Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE)

2600 Chemed Center, 255 E. 5th St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202-4726 (Map)
Phone: 513-762-6900
Fax: 513-762-6919
http://www.chemed.com

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Overview

Chemed Corporation brings a professional dignity to times of transition and sewer line clogs. Operating through two major subsidiaries, Chemed Corporation offers hospice care to terminally ill patients through its VITAS Healthcare subsidiary which operates in some 15 US states. VITAS employs doctors, nurses, and other professionals to provide at-home and inpatient services in care facilities. Chemed's better-known Roto-Rooter subsidiary offers plumbing and drain-cleaning services for residential and commercial customers through company-owned, contractor-operated, and franchised locations, some 500 total. A stalwart of the industry, Roto-Rooter offers services throughout the US and in parts of Canada.

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Key financials for Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE)

Company Type Public (NYSE: CHE)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £827.7
1-Year Sales Growth 7.6%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £52.9
1-Year Net Income Growth 10.9%
2010 Employees 13,058
1-Year Employee Growth 6.1%
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Key people and executives for Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE)

Chairman George J. Walsh III
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President, CEO, and Director Kevin J. McNamara
EVP and CFO; SVP and CFO, Roto-Rooter Group David P. Williams
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