| Freeport's Partners: |
- Presiding Partner : DP, aka: GiddyUp
Bio: Quality Analyst in Health Insurance Industry; Web Developer for Freeport; Investing in Equities for 15+yrs
- Assisting Presiding Partner: AG, aka: CLAG
Bio: Configuration Management Analyst in Securities trading industry; Investing in equities for 18+yrs
- Financial Partner : JO, aka: MoparMan
Bio: Certfied Public Accountant in private practice; Freeport's Accountant; Investing in equities for 25+yrs
- Recording Partner : FM, aka: Flintstone
Bio: Retail Management in Grocery Industry; Investing in equities for 18+yrs
- General Partner : JP, aka: Beam
Bio: Financial Advisor in private practice; Investing in equities for 35+yrs
- General Partner : DS, aka: Teaser
Bio: Retail Management in Grocery Industry; Investing in equities for 18+yrs
- General Partner : AR, aka: FatchaGaloop
Bio: Business Owner, Automotive Parts Reconditioning; Investing in equities for 40+yrs
- General Partner : MR, aka: SilentMan
Bio: Crew Management, Telecommunications Industry; Investing in equities for 15+yrs
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| Freeport's Current Holdings: |
- Amgen Inc.
, the world's largest biotechnology company, uses science and innovation in
an effort to dramatically improve people's lives. Amgen aspires to be the
world's best human therapeutics company. Our researchers harness the powerful
tools of cellular and molecular biology and medicinal chemistry to discover,
develop and commercialize naturally occurring proteins, antibodies and small
molecules, with the goal of extending the reach of science to unleash the body's
own powerful therapeutic responses. Amgen's research and product
development programs aim to help patients in the following therapeutic areas:
hematology, oncology, inflammation, neurology and metabolic disorders. Amgen's
marketed products include Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa), ENBREL® (etanercept),
EPOGEN® (Epoetin alfa), Kineret® (anakinra), Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim), and
NEUPOGEN® (Filgrastim).
Amgen was founded in 1980 as AMGen (Applied Molecular Genetics), Amgen pioneered
development of novel and innovative products based on advances in recombinant
DNA and molecular biology. Amgen began operation in early 1981 with a private
equity placement of approximately $19 million, involving venture capital firms
and two major corporations. The company raised capital through public stock
offerings in 1983, 1986 and 1987. The company chose Thousand Oaks, California,
as its headquarters to be near major research centers including the University
of California at Los Angeles, the University of California at Santa Barbara and
the California Institute of Technology.
- American Power Conversion Corp
designs, develops, manufactures, and markets power protection and management solutions for computer and
electronic applications worldwide. The Company's solutions include uninterruptible power supply products,
electrical surge protection devices, power conditioning products, and associated software, services, and
accessories. These solutions are for use with sensitive electronic devices, which rely on electric utility
power including, but not limited to, home electronics, personal computers, high-performance workstations,
servers, networking equipment, telecommunications equipment, Internetworking equipment, datacenters, mainframe
computers, and facilities.
- Atmel Corp. , founded in 1984, is a worldwide
leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of advanced semiconductors, including advanced logic,
nonvolatile memory, mixed signal and RF integrated circuits.
Atmel is one of the elite new companies capable of integrating dense nonvolatile memory, logic and analog
functions on a single chip. Atmel chips are manufactured using the most advanced wafer processes, including
BiCMOS, CMOS and Silicon Germanium (SiGe) technologies.
- Biomira Inc is a product focused biotechnology company
applying its proprietary immunotherapy and organic chemistry technologies for the development of cancer therapeutics.
The Company's lead product, THERATOPE vaccine, is currently being tested in a Phase III clinical trial for metastatic
breast cancer. The Company's commitment to the development of products for the treatment of cancer is focused on
synthetic therapeutic vaccines and innovative strategies for immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer.
- Boston Beer Company
incorporated in 1995, is a craft brewer in the United States. In fiscal 2001,
Boston Beer sold 1,137,430 barrels of its proprietary products (core brands) and
brewed 27,400 barrels under contract (non-core products) for third parties.
During 2001, the Company produced a total of 16 beers under the Boston Beer
Company name, one beer under the Oregon Beer and Brewing Company name, two cider
products under the HardCore Cider Company name and two alternative malt beverage
products under the Twisted Tea Brewing Company name. Boston Beer produces malt
beverages and cider products at Company-owned breweries and under contract. The
Company-owned breweries are located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Boston,
Massachusetts. The Company brewed its beer under contract at four breweries
during 2001 (located in Eden, North Carolina; Tumwater, Washington; Rochester,
New York, and Lehigh, Pennsylvania).
- BP Amoco is one of the world's leading oil
companies on the basis of market capitalization and proved reserves. BP Amoco's main businesses
are Exploration and Production, Refining and Marketing, and Chemicals. Exploration and Production's
activities include oil and natural gas exploration and field development and production, together
with pipeline transportation, natural gas processing and gas and power marketing. The activities of
Refining and Marketing include oil supply and trading as well as refining and marketing. Chemicals
activities include petrochemicals manufacturing and marketing. In addition, the Company has a solar
energy business which is one of the world's largest manufacturers of photovoltaic modules and systems.
- Citigroup Inc. is a financial holding
company with businesses that provide a broad range of financial services to consumer and corporate
customers in over 100 countries and territories. Global Consumer delivers banking, lending and
investment services. Global Corporate and Investment Bank provides corporations, governments,
institutions and investors with financial products and services. The Global Investment Management
and Private Banking segment is comprised of Citigroup Asset Management (Smith Barney Asset Management,
Salomon Brothers Asset Management and Citibank Asset Management, along with the pension administration
businesses of Global Retirement Services) and The Citigroup Private Bank. The Company's Investment
Activities segment consists of its venture capital activities, and realized investment gains and losses
related to certain corporate and insurance-related investments. Corporate/Other includes net corporate
treasury results, corporate staff and other corporate expenses.
- Flextronics Corp. is a provider of electronics
manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), primarily in the telecommunications,
networking, consumer electronics and computer industries. The Company's manufacturing services include the
fabrication and assembly of plastic and metal enclosures, printed circuit boards or PCBs, backplanes and the
assembly of complete systems and products. In addition, through its photonics division, the Company
manufactures and assembles photonics components and integrate them into PCB assemblies and other systems.
Throughout the production process, the Company offers design and technology services; logistics services,
such as materials procurement, inventory management, vendor management, packaging and distribution; and
automation of key components of the supply chain through advanced information technologies. In addition, the
Company has added other after-market services such as network installation.
- General Electric is one of the largest and most
diversified industrial corporations in the world. GE's products include major appliances; lighting
products; industrial automation products; medical diagnostic imaging equipment; motors; electrical
distribution and control equipment; locomotives; power generation and delivery products; nuclear power
support services and fuel assemblies; commercial and military aircraft jet engines; and engineered materials.
GE's services include product services; electrical product supply houses; electrical apparatus installation,
engineering, repair and rebuilding services; and computer-related information services. Through the National
Broadcasting Company, Inc., GE delivers network television services, operates television stations, and
provides cable, Internet and multimedia programming and distribution services. Through General Electric C
apital Services, Inc., GE offers a broad array of financial and other services.
- The Home Depot Inc. is
a home improvement retailer. As of February 3, 2002 (fiscal year-end 2001), the
Company operated 1,404 Home Depot stores throughout the United States, Canada,
Argentina and Mexico, and 41 EXPO Design Center stores in the United States.
Home Depot stores sell a wide assortment of building materials, home improvement
and lawn and garden products and provide a number of services. EXPO Design
Center stores sell products and services primarily for design and renovation
projects. EXPO Design Center stores offer interior design products, such as
kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, tiles, flooring and lighting fixtures and
installation services. In addition, as of fiscal year-end 2001, the Company was
operating four Villager's Hardware test stores in New Jersey. These offer
products for home enhancement and small projects. The Company also has one test
store in Texas, The Home Depot Floor Store, which sells only flooring products.
- Imax Corp
IMAX Corporation ("IMAX"), founded in 1967 and headquartered jointly in New York City and Toronto, Canada,
is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, with particular emphasis on film and
digital imaging technologies including 3D, post-production and digital projection. IMAX is a fully-integrated
, out-of-home entertainment enterprise with activities ranging from the design, leasing, marketing, maintenance,
and operation of IMAX® theatre systems to film development, production, post-production and distribution of
large-format films. IMAX also designs and manufactures cameras, projectors and consistently commits significant
funding to ongoing research and development.The IMAX Theatre Network currently consists of more than 220 IMAX
affiliated theatres in 30 countries. Approximately 60 percent of the theatres are located in North America,
while the remaining 40 percent are spread internationally. Roughly 50 percent of the theatres are located in
institutional venues, such as museums, planetariums, and maritime centres, while the other half are part of
commercial theatre complexes. More than 100 of these theatres are equipped with IMAX 3D technology.To date,
more than 700 million people have enjoyed The IMAX Experience® at specially designed theatres around the world.
- Johnson & Johnson
is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a broad range of products in the healthcare field. The
Company conducts business in virtually all countries of the world. Historically, Johnson & Johnson's
primary interest was in products related to human health and well being. Johnson & Johnson's worldwide
business is divided into three segments: Consumer, Pharmaceutical and Professional. In June 2001, the
Company merged with ALZA Corporation. Under the terms of the merger, ALZA Corporation will retain its
name and survive as a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. ALZA Corporation is a
research-based pharmaceutical company that offers drug delivery technologies. ALZA applies its
delivery technologies to develop pharmaceutical products with enhanced therapeutic value for its own
portfolio and for many pharmaceutical companies. ALZA's sales and marketing efforts are focused on urology,
oncology and central nervous system products.
- Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures,
licenses and supports a wide range of software products for a multitude of computing devices. Microsoft
software includes scalable operating systems for intelligent devices, personal computers and servers;
server applications for client/server environments; knowledge worker productivity applications; and software
development tools. The Company's online efforts include the MSN network of Internet products and services;
e-commerce platforms; and alliances with companies involved with broadband access and various forms of digital
interactivity.
- Sinovac Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise in biological industry. It
was jointly invested and incorporated by China Bioway Biotech Group Co., Ltd.,
Sino Pharmacy Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong), Tang Shan Yi' an Bioengineering Co., Ltd.,
and Beijing Keding Investment Co., Ltd. Sinovac was registered and founded at
PKU Biocity of Beijing Zhong Guan Cun Science Park in 2001.
Sinovac aims at promoting and developing Chinese biotech industry. By taking
the advanced technologies and management mechanism, Sinovac focuses on
manufacturing and marketing human-use vaccines and relative products, as well as
technical consulting and services in order to make contribution to human health
by improving people¡¯s preventive capabilities against serious diseases,
including Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.
- Pfizer Inc.
is a research-based, global pharmaceutical company. The Company discovers,
develops, manufactures and markets prescription medicines for humans and animals
as well as many consumer products. The Company operates in two business
segments: Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Products. The Pharmaceuticals segment
includes prescription pharmaceuticals for treating cardiovascular diseases,
infectious diseases, central nervous system disorders, diabetes, urogenital
conditions, allergies, arthritis and other disorders; products for food animals
and companion animals; and the manufacture of empty gelatin capsules. The
Consumer Products segment includes self-medications, shaving and fish food and
fish care products, as well as confectionery products consisting of chewing
gums, breath mints and cough tablets.
- Sprint PCS Group
incorporated in 1998, operates a 100% digital personal communication system
(PCS) wireless network in the United States, using a single frequency and a
single technology. Sprint PCS, a subsidiary of Sprint Corporation, comprises
Sprint Corporations' wireless PCS operations. The PCS Group has licenses to
serve the entire United States population, including Puerto Rico and the United
States Virgin Islands. The PCS Group also includes Sprint Corporation's
investment in Pegaso Telecomunicaciones, S.A. de C.V. (Pegaso), a wireless PCS
operation in Mexico; SVC BidCo L.P., a joint venture to acquire wireless
spectrum rights, and Virgin Mobile U.S.A., a joint venture to market wireless
services.
- Target Corporation
is a general merchandise retailer, comprised of three operating segments: Target,
Mervyn's and Marshall Field's. Target, an upscale discount chain, contributed
82% of the Company's 2001 total revenues. Mervyn's, a middle-market promotional
department store, contributed 10% of total revenues. Marshall Field's, including
stores formerly named Dayton's and Hudson's, is a traditional department store
located in eight states in the upper Midwest. It contributed 7% of total
revenues. As of 11/02, the Company operated 1,148 Target locations, 264 Mervyn's
locations, and 64 Marshall Field's locations throughout the U.S.
- Washington Mutual Inc.
is a financial services company that serves consumers and
small to mid-sized businesses. Through its subsidiaries, Washington Mutual
engages in consumer banking, mortgage banking, commercial banking, financial
services and consumer finance. The Company's principal banking subsidiaries are
Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Washington Mutual Bank and Washington Mutual Bank
fsb. The banking subsidiaries accept deposits from the general public, make, buy
and sell residential loans, consumer loans, and commercial loans and engage in
certain commercial banking activities. The Company originates, purchases, sells
and services specialty mortgage finance loans through its subsidiaries,
Washington Mutual Finance Corporation and Long Beach Mortgage Company. In
January 2002, the Company acquired Dime Bancorp, Inc. On March 1, 2002, the
Company acquired certain operating assets of HomeSide Lending, Inc., the United
States mortgage unit of the National Australia Bank Limited.
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