Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL)

251 Ballardvale St.
Wilmington, MA 01887-1000 (Map)
Phone: 978-658-6000
Fax: 978-658-7132
http://www.criver.com

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Charles River Laboratories International counts its chickens before they're hatched. The company provides clinical and laboratory research services and related products to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including pathogen-free, fertilized chicken eggs used in poultry vaccines. Its Research Models and Services (RMS) unit also produces lab rats and other animals bred specifically for use in medical testing. The company provides contract drug discovery and development services, including toxicology studies and other kinds of testing, through its Preclinical Services segment. Customers include drug, medical device, and animal health firms, as well as educational, health care, and government institutions.

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Company Type Public (NYSE: CRL)
Fiscal Year-End December
2008 Sales (mil.) £927.8
1-Year Sales Growth 9.2%
2008 Net Income (mil.) (£360.4)
2008 Employees 9,000
1-Year Employee Growth 5.9%
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Chairman, President, and CEO James C. Foster
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EVP and CFO Thomas F. Ackerman
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SVP Information Technology and CIO Nicholas (Nick) Ventresca
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