Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. Profile

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (Newell Rubbermaid) is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products, serving an array of retail channels, including department stores, discount stores, warehouse clubs, home centers, hardware stores, commercial distributors, office superstores, contract stationers, automotive stores and baby superstores. The Company is organized into five business segments: Cleaning & Organization, Office Products, Tools & Hardware, Home Fashions and Other. During the year ended December 31, 2005, Newell Rubbermaid completed its acquisition of DYMO, which is into designing, manufacturing and marketing on-demand labeling solutions. For the six months ended 30 June 2006, Newell Rubbermaid Inc.'s revenues increased 10% to $3.1B. Net income from continuing operations increased 39% to $254.5M. Revenues reflect higher income generated from Cleaning & Organization segment, increased Office Products division sales and higher Tools & Hardware income. Net income also reflects improved operating margins, the absence of impairment charges and lower restructuring costs.