Article: Don't Hold Your Breath for a Block Takeout -Sources Say Family Controlled Co. May Want to Keep It All in the Family.(Block Drug Company Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

After announcing a review of strategic alternatives, Block Drug Co.'s stock has been surging in recent months as the market anticipates a takeout. Sources, however, noted that the company could be spending longer on the auction block than originally expected.

Ronald Lee, president of Lee Pharmaceuticals, said Block has been historically been a very profitable company, but in recent years that growth has slowed down. Moreover, the company tends to keep to itself. "For a billion dollar company, Block keeps a very low industry profile," he said. South El Monte, Calif.-based Lee manufactures personal care and professional dental products

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