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Care about the future
Stanley P. Goldstein
Chairman of the Board (left)
and Thomas M. Ryan
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Goldstein and
Mr. Ryan visit the
CVS distribution
center in Woonsocket,
Rhode Island—one of
ten distribution centers
throughout the country
that serve over 4,100
stores in 24 states and
the District of Columbia.
• We delivered a 73% total return to CVS shareholders
in 1998.
• Our market capitalization increased significantly in
1998, from $11 billion to over $21 billion.
• We achieved a five-year compounded annual earnings
growth rate from continuing operations of nearly 28%.
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