Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS)

7500 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 700
Dallas, TX 75024 (Map)
Phone: 214-494-3000
http://www.alliancedata.com

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Hoping to forge an alliance between consumers and retailers, Alliance Data Systems provides private-label credit card financing and processing, and database and direct marketing services to some 900 businesses. Its client base consists of retailers such as ANN, J. Crew, Pottery Barn, and Victoria's Secret, as well as supermarkets, gas stations, and hospitality, financial services, media, and pharmaceutical companies. Alliance Data's Epsilon unit develops customer loyalty programs and performs database marketing and strategic consulting services, while LoyaltyOne operates the AIR MILES rewards and loyalty program in Canada. Almost all of Alliance Data's business is in North America.

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Company Type Public (NYSE: ADS)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £1,804.4
1-Year Sales Growth 42.1%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £125.2
1-Year Net Income Growth 34.8%
2010 Employees 7,600
1-Year Employee Growth 2.7%
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Chairman Robert A. Minicucci
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President, CEO, and Director Edward J. (Ed) Heffernan
EVP and CFO Charles L. Horn
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