Fairchild Corporation

John Wolz

Fairchild Corporation
2001 Revenue$635.8 million
2000 Revenue $635.4 million
2001 Closing Price2.90
2000 Closing Price5.50

Total revenue in the second half of 2001 rose 9.5%, reflecting strong growth in Fairchild Corporation�s aerospace fasteners segment. But more recent announcements by Fairchild customers indicate aircraft build rates will decrease.
Fasteners account for 86% of Fairchild�s net sales.
Fairchild has become one of the leading aircraft parts suppliers. Fairchild�s customers include Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Delta Air Lines and U.S. Airways. Its principal businesses are aerospace fasteners and aerospace distribution through Banner Aerospace.
Fairchild has manufacturing operations in the U.S., France, Germany, Hungary, Australia, Portugal and the UK.
CEO Jeffrey Steiner owns 43% of Fairchild stock.

Headquarters: 45025 Aviation Dr. #400, Dulles, VA 20166. Tel: 703 478-5800 Fax 703 478-5767
Web: fairchildcorp.com
NYSE Symbol: FA
CEO: Jeffrey Steiner
Investor Relations: Donald Miller
Key fastener executives: Robert Edwards is COO of U.S. operations and Recoil in Australia and Marson Corporation; Robert Marchetti, senior vice president of worldwide sales & marketing, is responsible for Fairchild Fasteners Direct organizations in Aichach, Germany; Chatsworth, CA; and Paris.
Employees: 5,500 \�2002 FastenerNews.com