Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) is recognized as a leader in the specialty coffee industry for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology and socially responsible business practices. GMCR maintains two business units: the Specialty Coffee Business Unit, which includes the Green Mountain Coffee® and Tully’s Coffee® brands, and the Keurig Business Unit. The Company employs a combined total of over 1,400 employees.
GMCR has delivered double-digit net sales growth for the last 29 consecutive quarters. The Company has seen accelerated net sales growth of over 39% for the most recent 14 consecutive quarters. In March 2009, GMCR acquired Tully’s Coffee brand and wholesale business, which provides the Company with a complementary West Coast brand and business structure. In November 2009, GMCR acquired the Timothy’s World Coffee brand and wholesale business, accelerating GMCR’s geographic expansion with a Canadian brand platform that includes manufacturing and distribution synergies.