The Cooper Companies, Inc

The Cooper Companies operates two medical device markets that provide proprietary products that meet the needs of medical professionals and patients. CooperSurgical markets diagnostic products, surgical instruments and accessories for the women s healthcare market. Cooper consolidates the women s healthcare market through acquisition and expanding its product portfolio to meet the needs of obstetricians and gynecologists. CooperVision is among leaders in the development of specialty contact lenses. CooperVision markets a broad range of contact lenses throughout the world. In 2004, CooperSurgical acquired two obstetric and gynecologic product lines in the female incontinence market. The Cooper Companies board of directors maintains four operating committees: audit and finance, organization and compensation, nominating, and corporate governance. Each of Cooper's committees is composed of independent directors and has its own individual charter. The company is based in Lake Forest, Calif.