Human Kinetics is a publisher specializing in the physical activity field. Their publications include textbooks and their ancillaries, consumer books and journals, online courses, software and audio-visual products.
They are intended for a range of audiences, including college students and professors, personal trainers, rehabilitation specialists, athletes, coaches, physical educators, and nutritionists.
The company is based in Champaign, Illinois, and has subsidiaries operating in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Europe. Human Kinetics has partnerships with The Cooper Institute and scholarly institutions, as well as professional and Olympic organizations.

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) is a global medical technology company devoted to the discovery, develop, manufacture and market technology therapies and products that have been designed to leverage the body’s ability to heal. The Company’s business units serve the advanced wound care, regenerative medicine and therapeutic support system markets. The Company has three operating segments: active healing solutions business (AHS), regenerative medicine and therapeutic support systems (TSS). The Company’s AHS is focused on the development and commercialization of wound care therapies based on its negative pressure technology platform (NPTP), which employs negative pressure to elicit a bioresponse in a range of wound types to promote wound healing through mechanisms of action and to speed recovery times, while reducing the overall cost of treating patients with complex wounds. The Company’s regenerative medicine business consist operations of its wholly owned subsidiary, LifeCell Corporation (LifeCell). The Company’s TSS business is focused on commercializing specialized therapeutic support systems, including hospital beds, mattress replacement systems and overlays. In January 2011, it acquired assets and intellectual property of TechniMotion Patient Handling Technologies.
Active healing solutions
The Company’s AHS business offers advanced wound healing and tissue repair systems that are targeted to meet the needs of specific care settings and wound or patient requirements and that incorporate its NPTP. NPTP consists of three primary product categories: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), Negative Pressure Surgical Management (NPSM) and Negative Pressure Regenerative Medicine (NPRM). The Company’s AHS business offers a combination of technology, support and results that delivers 360 degrees of healing. The Company’s NPTP products include V.A.C. GranuFoam bridge dressing, V.A.C. simplace dressing, V.A.C.Ulta therapy system, V.A.C.Via therapy system, InfoV.A.C. therapy system, ActiV.A.C. therapy system, V.A.C. GranuFoam silver dressing, V.A.C. instill therapy system, V.A.C. ATS therapy system, V.A.C. freedom therapy system, prevena incision management system and ABThera open abdomen negative pressure therapy system.
The Company competes with Convatec, Huntleigh Healthcare/Getinge, Smith & Nephew, and Talley.
Regenerative Medicine
The Company’s regenerative medicine business unit, operated by its wholly owned subsidiary LifeCell, develops, processes and markets novel biological soft tissue repair products made from human or animal sources that have been designed to harness the body’s natural healing processes to promote remodeling and regeneration of lost or damaged tissue, while restoring function and well-being. The Company’s regenerative medicine product portfolio includes biological soft tissue repair products made from human and animal tissue for use in reconstructive, orthopedic and urogynecologic surgical procedures to repair or reinforce soft tissue defects or weaknesses.
The Company’s Allograft-based regenerative tissue matrix products includes AlloDerm regenerative tissue matrix, Cymetra micronized AlloDerm tissue, GRAFTJACKET regenerative tissue matrix, GRAFTJACKET Xpress flowable soft tissue scaffold, AlloCraft DBM and Repliform tissue regeneration matrix. The Company’s Xenograft-based reconstructive tissue matrix products include Strattice reconstructive tissue matrix and Conexa reconstructive tissue matrix.
The Company competes with Covidien, C.R. Bard Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, W.L. Gore & Associates, Cook, Inc., Covidien, TEI Biosciences Inc., Synovis Surgical Innovations, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, RTI Biologics Inc., Synthes, Inc., Osteotech, Inc., AlloSource, Wright Medical Technology Inc. and IsoTis OrthoBiologics, Inc.
Therapeutic Support Systems
The Company’s TSS originated with the introduction of the RotoRest bed and includes other specialty hospital beds, mattress replacement systems and other products. The Company’s TSS business consists of three primary surface categories: critical care, wound care and bariatric. The Company’s critical care products are designed to address pulmonary complications associated with immobility, while its wound care surfaces are used to reduce or treat skin breakdown, and its bariatric surfaces assist caregivers in the safe and dignified handling of patients of size. The critical care products include RotoProne, TriaDyne, Proventa, TriaDyne II and RotoRest Delta. The wound care products include TheraPulse ATP, KinAir products, Spirit Select, AtmosAir products, First Step products, TheraKair products, InterCell, ProfiCare, Innova products, TheraRest and RIK Surfaces. The Bariatric care products include BariMaxx II, BariAir, BariKare and MaxxAir ETS.
The Company competes with Gaymar, Hill-Rom Company, Huntleigh Healthcare/Getinge, Stryker Corporation, Sizewise Rentals and UHS.

Aquatics and Emergency Care Education Division houses the Aquatic Education Center, which is where aquatic professionals can find resources on lifeguarding and safety, aquatic exercise and fitness, aquatic management and operations, swim instruction, and aquatic programming. Among the division’s partners are Starfish Aquatics Institute, the National Swimming Pool Foundation, the American Safety & Health Institute, the Aquatic Exercise Association, and the World Waterpark Association. The division produces books, DVDs, and online courses.
American Sport Education Program Division (ASEP) is the leading provider of youth, high school, and elite sport education programs in the USA. Founded on the philosophy of "Athletes first, winning second," ASEP’s courses and resources are used by local, state, and national sport organizations; 40 state high school associations; and 200 colleges and universities in certifying coaches. For more than 25 years, ASEP has led the way in making sport a safe, successful, and enjoyable experience for all involved.
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Division (HPERD) is a world leader in the production of top-quality products and programs for the fields of health, physical education, recreation, and dance. Learn more about the Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Division.
Journal Division is the leading periodical publisher in the physical activity field. It produces more than 20 scholarly and professional journals.
Professional Education Division (ProfEd) is composed of a group of unique products and initiatives all aimed at better serving health and fitness professionals. Learn more about the Professional Education Division.
Scientific, Technical and Medical Division (STM) is the leader in publishing textbooks and reference books that meet the needs of scientists, scholars, and professionals interested in all dimensions of physical activity and sport.
Trade Division provides resources for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and college, high school, and youth coaches at all levels and ages. Learn more about the Trade Division.


OVERALL
Beta: 0.76
Market Cap (Mil.): $4,240.29
Shares Outstanding (Mil.): 72.68
Annual Dividend: --
Yield (%): --
FINANCIALS
KCI Industry Sector
P/E (TTM): 15.46 5.56 41.00
EPS (TTM): 10.63 -- --
ROI: 9.99 2.87 2.01
ROE: 19.24 4.29 2.65

Name Age Since Current Position
Dollens, Ronald 64 2005 Chairman of the Board, Independent Director
Leininger, James 66 1997 Chairman Emeritus, Independent Director
Burzik, Catherine 60 2006 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Landon, Martin 51 2009 Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Seidel, Stephen 54 2011 Global President - Therapeutic Support Systems
Colleran, Lisa 53 2008 Global President - LifeCell Corporation
Genau, Michael 51 2009 Global President of Active Healing Solutions
Bibb, John 38 Senior Vice President, General Counsel
Lillback, David 63 2010 Senior Vice President - Human Resources
Jacobson, Harry 63 2003 Independent Director
Simpson, David 63 2003 Independent Director
Smith, C. Thomas 73 2003 Independent Director
Steen, Donald 64 1998 Independent Director
Grossman, Woodrin 66 2005 Independent Director
Callen, Craig 55 2009 Independent Director
Kohrt, Carl 67 2009 Independent Director

COMPANY ADDRESS
Kinetic Concepts Inc
8023 Vantage Drive
San Antonio TX 78230
 
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