C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR)
Murray Hill, NJ 07974 (Map) Phone: 908-277-8000
Fax: 908-277-8240
Toll Free: 800-367-2273
http://www.crbard.com
Overview
C. R. Bard is no upstart in the world of medical devices. The company has been in the business for more than a century and introduced the Foley urological catheter (still one of its top sellers) in 1934. Its products fall into four general therapeutic categories: vascular, urology, oncology, and surgical specialties. Among other things, the company makes stents, catheters, and guidewires used in angioplasties and other vascular procedures; urology catheters and products used to treat urinary incontinence; and catheters for delivering chemotherapy treatments. Its line of specialty surgical tools, made by subsidiary Davol, includes devices used in laparoscopic and orthopedic procedures and for hernia repair.
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Key financials for C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: BCR) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £1,693.4 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 11.4% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £287.6 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 2.5% |
| 2008 Employees | 11,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 7.8% |
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Key people and executives for C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR)
| Chairman and CEO | Timothy M. Ring (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, COO, and Director | John H. Weiland Connect to this executive |
| SVP and CFO | Todd C. Schermerhorn Connect to this executive |
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