Business Summary
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Alberto-Culver Company (New Alberto Culver) develops, manufactures, distributes and markets beauty care products, as well as food and household products in the United States and approximately 100 other countries. The Company operates in two business segments: United States and International. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 (fiscal 2009), beauty care products accounted for approximately 94% of the Company’s consolidated net sales. During fiscal 2009, food and household products accounted for approximately 6% of its consolidated net sales. On April 1, 2009, the Company acquired the remaining 49% minority interest in its subsidiary in Chile. On August 31, 2009, the Company sold its New Zealand subsidiaries, including the BDM Grange distribution business.
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