Introduction
Chattem, Inc. (Chattem) is a manufacturer and marketer of a wide portfolio of branded, over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products, toiletries and dietary supplements. Chattem’s growth strategy comprises generation of new sales through strong marketing and promotional programs, new product development, and the acquisition of new brands.
Scope
Highlights
The company’s portfolio of brands includes Gold Bond, Icy Hot and Selsun Blue, as well as the recently acquired brands of ACT, Cortizone-10 and Unisom. Additionally, other brands, which the company markets include, Aspercreme, Sportscreme, Capzasin, Dexatrim, Garlique, and Bull Frog.
In February 2008, Chattem recalled its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products after some consumers reported first, second, and third-degree burns and irritation resulting from its use.
Chattem has recorded strong financial performance since 2005. While revenues of the company grew at a CAGR (2005–2007) of 23% to reach $423 million in 2007, the operating profit surged to $122 million at a CAGR (2005–2007) of 36% during the same period. Consistently strong financial performance has helped the company to expand aggressively.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
Company Structure 5
Company Overview and Key Facts 5
Business Description 6
History 8
Company Locations and Subsidiaries 9
Company Financials 10
Overview 10
Revenue by Geography 10
Products and Services List 11
Major Products and Services 11
List of Products 11
List of Brands 11
Competitors and strategic business relationships 12
Top Competitors 12
List of Competitors 12
Suppliers and Partners 13
Clients 14
Shareholding Structure 15
Strategy 16
Strategy 16
Corporate Social Responsibility 18
SWOT Analysis 19
Overview 19
Strengths 20
Weaknesses 21
Opportunities 22
Threats 23
Value Chain Analysis 25
Overview 25
Raw Materials 26
Manufacturing 26
Distribution and sales 26
Marketing 26
Key Employees 28
List of Key Employees 28
Key Employee Biographies 29
Financial and Operational Overview 32
Financial Overview 32
Key Industry-specific Ratios 34
APPENDIX 35
Data Definitions 35
Ask the analyst 35
Datamonitor consulting 35
Disclaimer 35
TABLES
Table 1: Chattem - Key Facts 5
Table 2: Chattem - Other Locations and Subsidiaries 9
Table 3: Chattem - Revenue by Geography, 2006-2007 ($ Mn) 10
Table 4: Chattem - List of Products 11
Table 5: Chattem - List of Brands 11
Table 6: Chattem - List of Competitors 12
Table 7: Chattem - Key Shareholders 15
Table 8: Chattem - SWOT Analysis Summary 19
Table 9: Chattem - Value Chain Analysis 25
Table 10: Chattem - Key Employees 28
Table 11: Chattem - Financial and Operational Highlights, 2003-2007 ($ Mn) 32
Table 12: Chattem - Key Industry-specific Ratios, 2003-2007 34
Table 13: Chattem - Data Definitions 35