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1-800 Contacts American Achievement Coach America Easton Bell Fastfrate Panther Expedited Preferred Freezer Services Refrigerated Holdings RoadLink

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Company Overview

www.1800contacts.com

Acquisition

Investment Date:	Sept. 2007
Revenue:	$236M
Fenway Investment:	$83M

Value Creation

Announced a joint alliance with Wal*Mart
Invest in initiatives to accelerate new customer acquisition and increase retention
New marketing programs

Overview

1-800-Contacts is the leading direct-to-consumer independent retailer of contact lenses in the U.S.

Investment Profile

Attractive Niche Market Solid Franchise Potential

U.S. contact lens is a $3.5B market with 7% annual growth
7% market share with opportunity to grow share
Recession-resistant category