| Ticker Symbol: | CHE |
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| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Contact Info: | 2600 Chemed Center Cincinnati OH 45202-4726 513 762-6900 |
| CEO/President: | Kevin J. McNamara |
| Industry: | Medical - Outpatient & Hm Care / Standard Industry Code: 8082 |
| Description: | Chemed Corporation is the nation\'s largest provider of end-of-life hospice care services through its VITAS Healthcare Corporation subsidiary. Chemed also maintains a presence in the residential and commercial repair-and-maintenance industry through two subsidiaries. Roto-Rooter is North America\'s largest provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services. Service America Network Inc. provides major-appliance and heating/air-conditioning repair, maintenance, and replacement services. |
| Shares Outstanding: | 22,910 (000) | Market Value: | 922,880 ($000) |
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| Percentage of Inst.Shareholders: | 97.57% | Number of Inst.Shareholders: | 6.18% |
| Last Quarter Sales: | 288.31 ($Mil.) | Last Quarter Net Income: | 17.95 ($Mil.) |
| Last Quarter EPS: | 0.79 | P/E Ratio: | 13 |
| Most Recent Earnings: | 0.90 on 10/21/08 | Earnings Per Share: | 3.04 |
| Most Recent Split: | 2-1 on 05/12/05 | Annual Dividend Rate: | .24 |
| Most Recent Dividend: | 0.060 on 08/18/08 | Annual Dividend Yield: | .6% |


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