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Non-Tech : Helen of Troy Ltd (HELE) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Rambi who wrote (83)	1/6/1998 9:39:00 AM
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right in line with estimates, no surprise either way. The selloff yesterday was nothing to get nervous about, some profit taking by those who didn't feel like hanging on. There may be more today. I believe that this earnings report is a positive for the stock, although it probably won't go to 23 today. :o) My chart says a move to 17 3/4 is imminent, we must wait and see how long the rest of the people who are looking for a great growth stock take to find this. (not the best sentence I ever composed..but hey I was up late) pete

To: Rambi who wrote (83)	1/6/1998 10:34:00 AM
From: Ann Williams	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 295

Thanks, Penni. Looks like they were right on the consensus earnings. Don't know what the whisper number was. Anyone have an idea? Ann

To: Rambi who wrote (83)	1/12/1998 9:02:00 AM
From: Ann Williams	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 295

Here's a little something on HELE: Monday January 12, 8:28 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Helen Of Troy Introduces 13 Dr. Scholl's Massager Products CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 1998--Helen of Troy Ltd. (NASDAQ: HELE - news), producer and worldwide marketer of brand-name personal care products, introduced 13 Dr. Scholl's massager products at the annual Housewares Show which opened here yesterday. The new hand-held, foot, back and specialty massagers expand to 19 from six the number of products the company markets under the Dr. Scholl's name, which Helen of Troy has been licensed to use for personal care appliances since October 1996. The massagers were developed by Helen of Troy in consultation with massage therapists and are designed to replicate the therapeutic benefits of a therapist's hand and finger massage applied to appropriate pressure points. This new line highlights several patented features developed by Helen of Troy. The products have been tested in extensive market research, including focus groups of end users whose input was considered in the final design. Massagers are a segment of the Home Health Care category. This category is growing rapidly following the demographic trend of aging baby boomers. As they age, baby boomers are staying active and are seeking relief and comfort from their associated aches and pains. Massagers is the first Home Health Care segment to be addressed by Helen of Troy with the Dr. Scholl's brand. The massager segment is a growing market, and Helen of Troy will attempt to expand the market further by being the first to advertise heavily in consumer-oriented media. ''We believe these products will appeal to a broad segment of the public, where the Dr. Scholl's name is respected and trusted,'' said Gerald J. Rubin, chairman and CEO. ''The massager product line also offers Helen of Troy the opportunity to increase penetration into new distribution such as department stores and others not currently being sold,'' Rubin added. Helen of Troy designs, produces and markets brand-name hair dryers, curling irons, hair setters, women's shavers, brushes, combs, hair accessories, mirrors, artificial fingernails and ''comfort products'' such as foot baths and massagers. Helen of Troy products are sold primarily through mass merchandisers, drug chains, warehouse clubs and grocery stores, under the names Vidal Sassoon, Revlon, Dazey, Dr. Scholl's and Caruso. The company also markets products under the Helen of Troy, Hot Tools, Salon Edition and Gallery Series trademarks to the professional beauty salon industry. This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements which are subject to change. The actual results may differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect the company's financial results are included in the company's Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 1997 Contact: Helen Of Troy Ltd. Gerald J. Rubin, 915/779-6363 or Porter, Le Vay & Rose, Inc. L. B. Stauffer, Sr. VP John Chuhran, Media Consultant 212/564-4700 Ann