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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 10-K
               ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
    JANUARY 31, 2001                               COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-13026

                                   BLYTH, INC.
            (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

           DELAWARE                                         36-2984916
(State or other jurisdiction of                          (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                           Identification No.)

      ONE EAST WEAVER STREET
      GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT                                      06831
(Address of principal executive offices)                        (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number including area code (203) 661-1926

         Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

    TITLE OF EACH CLASS                  NAME OF EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED
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    Common Stock, $0.02 par value        New York Stock Exchange

        Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

      Indicate by check mark whether the  registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities  Exchange Act of
1934  during the  preceding  12 months (or for such  shorter  period  that the
registrant  was  required to file such  reports),  and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes X  No
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      Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. __

      As of April 16, 2001, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held
by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $1,078,294,040 billion
based on the closing price of the registrant's Common Stock on the New York
Stock Exchange on such date and based on the assumption, for purposes of this
computation only, that all of the registrant's directors and executive officers
are affiliates.

      As of April 16, 2001, there were 47,087,076 outstanding shares of Common
Stock, $0.02 par value.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

      (1)   Portions of the 2001 Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
            Shareholders to be held on June 12, 2001 (Incorporated into Part
            III)
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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS


                                     PART I

Item 1.   Business...........................................................3

Item 2.   Properties.........................................................13

Item 3.   Legal Proceedings..................................................14

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders................14


                                     PART II

Item 5.   Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
            Matters..........................................................14

Item 6.   Selected Consolidated Financial Data...............................15

Item 7.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
            and Results of Operations.................................... 16-23

Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk......24-26

Item 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.....................28-46

Item 9.   Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
            and Financial Disclosure.........................................47


                                    PART III

Item 10.  Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.................47

Item 11.  Executive Compensation.............................................47

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.....47

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.....................47


                                     PART IV

Item 14.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K....47


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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

(A)   GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS

Blyth, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", which may be
referred to as "we", "us" or "our") designs, manufactures, markets and
distributes an extensive line of candles and home fragrance products and
non-fragranced products. The Company has operations within and outside the
United States and sells its products worldwide.

Since becoming a public company, our net sales have grown substantially in the
last seven years. Internal growth and acquisitions have contributed to such
growth. Internal growth has been generated by increased sales of candles and
home fragrance products and non-fragranced products to consumers worldwide, the
introduction of new products and product line extensions, and geographic
expansion. We have successfully integrated numerous acquisitions and investments
into our operations since the Company's formation in 1977.

Our home page on the Internet is at www.blythinc.com. You can learn more about
us by visiting that site. That information, however, is not incorporated herein
by reference and is not a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


(B) DESCRIPTION OF AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS SEGMENTS

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company announced a realignment of
its business strategy and the formation of a new business segment, the
non-fragranced products segment. The Company operates in two business segments:
candles and home fragrance products, and non-fragranced products, which
accounted for approximately 88.8% and 11.2%, respectively, of consolidated net
sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2001. The financial information
relating to these business segments for each of the years in the periods ended
January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 appearing in Note 13 to the Company's
consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is
incorporated herein by reference. Further description of each business segment
is provided below:

CANDLES AND HOME FRAGRANCE PRODUCTS

The candles and home fragrance products designed, manufactured, marketed and
distributed by the Company primarily include scented and unscented candles,
aromatherapy candles, potpourri and environmental fragrance products, including
air fresheners, filters and sprays, and a broad range of candle accessories.
These products are sold under various brand names through a wide variety of
distribution channels.

In managing our day to day business, as well as evaluating strategic


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opportunities, the Company is focused on the worldwide consumer market for
candles and home fragrance products and related accessories.

Within the worldwide consumer market for candles and home fragrance products, we
focus on two primary areas: the consumer market in the United States and markets
outside the United States.

UNITED STATES CONSUMER MARKET

With respect to the consumer market in the United States, our candles and home
fragrance brands continued to grow in fiscal year 2001. Through the activities
of PartyLite Gifts, Inc., Candle Corporation of America, Endar Corp., and
Fragrance Solutions, Inc., we market our candles and home fragrance products
through a variety of distribution channels and tailor our products, designs,
packaging and prices to satisfy the varying demands of customers within each
distribution channel.

Specifically, we sell our candles and home fragrance products direct to the
consumer through a network of independent sales consultants, as well as to
department and gift stores, specialty chains, food and drug stores, and mass
merchandisers, and through independent sales representatives and Company sales
managers. We support all of the above by providing them with comprehensive
product catalogues and samples to market our everyday, promotional and seasonal
product lines.

Our direct selling activities reach consumers by utilizing a network of
independent sales consultants to sell candles and home fragrance products
through the home party plan method of selling. Our independent sales consultants
receive their earnings based on sales of our products at home parties organized
by them, as well as through home parties organized by other consultants
recruited by them. Over 35,000 independent sales consultants were selling in the
United States in fiscal year 2001; and, we were represented by independent sales
consultants in all 50 states. Our direct selling activity continued to
demonstrate growth in fiscal year 2001.

We believe that certain advantages arise from having a broad mix of distribution
channels. For example, successful new ideas and research can be shared across
channels among our marketing groups. We believe that our competitive position in
all markets is enhanced by our ability to respond quickly to new orders and our
ability to assist customers through inventory management and control and to
satisfy delivery requirements through on-line ordering.

MARKETS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

We continue to focus on becoming a worldwide home fragrance company built mainly
around candles, but also including related products. We market our candles and
home fragrance products outside (as well as inside) the United States direct to
the consumer through a network of independent sales consultants, as well as to
department and gift stores, specialty chains, and mass merchandisers and through
independent sales representatives, and Company sales managers. During fiscal
year 2001, the Company had independent direct selling sales consultants in the
following geographical areas: Austria, England, Finland, France, Germany, Italy,
Luxembourg, Northern Ireland, Switzerland, and Canada. The Company has a total
of approximately 49,000 active selling consultants

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worldwide (including the United States). In fiscal year 2002, we have begun our
direct selling operations in Mexico. The Company is the leading manufacturer and
marketer of fragranced candles and related products to mass merchants,
department and gift stores in Europe through the activities of the Colony Group,
the Gies Group and Wax Lyrical, Ltd., our specialty retailer in the United
Kingdom. Our Ambria(TM), Asp-Holmblad(TM), Carolina Designs(R), Colony(R)(1)(2),
Gies(TM)(1), Liljeholmens(R), and Wax Lyrical(TM) brand products are sold
through retailers and have their highest market shares in the United Kingdom,
Germany, Sweden and Denmark. In fiscal year 2001, the Colony Group expanded its
business operations into Italy and Spain through joint ventures, and the Company
successfully completed the restructuring of its Gies/Liljeholmens Group.

We believe that international markets, including Canada, offer the Company
significant potential for growth. In fiscal year 2001, approximately 27.5% of
our total sales were outside of the United States and our international sales
growth rate was approximately 2%.

Our international operations also include exports of products sold through
Company sales managers and independent sales representatives, which compete in
the markets of Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim, to independent
distributors, department and gift stores, mass merchandisers and Foodservice
distributors. We currently plan to continue to expand internationally through
the establishment of foreign-based marketing and distribution operations.

More detailed information regarding geographic area data is set forth in Note 13
to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In fiscal year 2002, we plan to grow the candles and home fragrance products
segment of our business for the most part organically, both domestically and
internationally, with the possibility of some smaller acquisition-related
growth.

NON-FRAGRANCED PRODUCTS

The Company designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of
non-fragranced products, including decorative gift bags and tags and seasonal
decorations under the brand names Jeanmarie(R) and Impact(TM). We are also a
producer of portable heating fuel and other institutional products sold under
various brand names, including Sterno(R) and HandyFuel(R). We sell these
products, both domestically and internationally, through independent sales
representatives and distributors.

Through the activities of JMC Impact, Inc.(3), we market our decorative gift
bags, tags and seasonal decorations primarily to the mass market and tailor our
non-fragranced products, designs and packaging to meet the varying demands of
customers within these channels.

The Company also services, through its institutional products group, the
Foodservice market where it is a supplier of institutional non-fragranced
products to restaurants, hotels and other institutional customers. We sell these
products through independent sales representatives, independent Foodservice
distributors, and Company sales managers. Sales of the Sterno(R) and
HandyFuel(R) brands grew in fiscal year 2001 at 2.5 times industry

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growth rates. Institutional sales in fiscal year 2001 were less than ten percent
of the Company's total sales. In fiscal year 2002, we plan to continue our
growth in the non-fragranced products segment through internal sales growth, as
well as acquisitions.

On April 11, 2001, the Company acquired Midwest of Cannon Falls, Inc., a leading
creative expressions company in the wholesale decorative products and giftware
industry. The Midwest of Cannon Falls(R) brand of holiday giftware, home accents
and garden products is sold by over 17,000 retailers nationwide.

In fiscal year 2001, we exited two product lines, citronella candles and
religious candles, since we believe these products no longer offer the sales and
profit growth opportunities we foresee for the Company overall.

The Company continues actively to pursue strategic acquisitions in the following
areas: paper-related and seasonal decorative products and Foodservice products,
mirroring businesses in which the Company is already engaged, as well as
giftware and premium personal care products, both of which are closely related
to current established product lines.

PRODUCT BRAND NAMES

Our key brand names under which our candles and home fragrance products are
sold, in alphabetical order, are:
Ambria(TM)
Ambria Natural Elements(R)
Aromatics(TM)
Asp-Holmblad(TM)(1)
Being(TM)
Candle Corporation of America(TM)
Canterbury(R)
Carolina Designs(R)
Colonial Candle of Cape Cod(R)
Colonial at HOME(R)
Colony(R)(1) (2)
Eclipse Candles(TM)(1) (2)
Endar(TM)
FilterMate(R)
Florasense(R)
Fragrance Originals(R)
Fragrance Solutions(TM)
Gies(TM)(1)
Indulgences(TM)
Kate's Original Recipe(TM)
Kate's Simple Pleasures(TM)
Liljeholmens(R)
Old Harbor Candles(R)
Original Recipe(R)
PartyLite(R)
Wax Lyrical(TM)

Our key brand names for our non-fragranced products, in alphabetical order, are:

Canned Heat(TM)
HandyFuel(R)
Impact(TM)
Jeanmarie(R)
Midwest of Cannon Falls(R)(5)
Sterno(R)

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NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Each year we develop and introduce new products for the candles and home
fragrance products segment and non-fragranced products segment to satisfy
changing consumer tastes. The new product development process is coordinated by
the Company on a worldwide basis by teams comprised of brand managers, product
managers, designers, global sourcing personnel, research and development
laboratory technicians, manufacturing engineers and sales managers.

New product concepts are directed to the marketing departments from all areas
within the Company, as well as from the Company's independent sales
representatives. The new product development process, including technical
research, fragrance studies, market research, comparative analysis, engineering
specifications, feasibility studies, safety assessments, testing and evaluation
can require from 3 to 18 months to complete. In total, new products have
typically accounted for at least 15% of our net sales in the first full year
following introduction.

The Company's focus on new product development and product line extensions
specific to each channel of distribution and segment has been an important
element of its efforts to become a leading candles and home fragrance products
and non-fragranced products company. With continual introduction of new designs,
new forms, new shapes, new fragrances, and innovative packaging, the Company
continues to enjoy its sales growth and profitability. In fiscal year 2001 the
Company introduced new products such as the Frosted Line and Simmer Snaps(TM) in
the Colonial at HOME(R) product line and Kate's Simple Pleasures(TM), an
extension of the Kate's Original Recipe(TM) brand, as well as Being(TM) and
Ambria Natural Elements(R), to name a few.

MANUFACTURING, SOURCING AND DISTRIBUTION

In both our business segments, we are continuously attempting to reduce our
costs through more efficient worldwide production, sourcing and distribution
methods, technological advancements and consolidating and rationalizing acquired
equipment and facilities. Since our 1994 initial public offering, we have
invested over $250 million in new facilities and more advanced equipment in
order to lower manufacturing costs, improve product quality and significantly
increase manufacturing capacity so that we may meet expected future sales growth
and improve time to market. However, in fiscal year 2001, in order to
rationalize and restructure our European consumer activities encompassing the
Colony Group, the Gies Group and Wax Lyrical, Ltd., our specialty retailer in
the United Kingdom, we took steps to close four manufacturing facilities. We
believe that these closings will permit us to reposition these businesses more
effectively for growth and profitability in fiscal year 2002.

The manufacture of the Company's candles and home fragrance products and
non-fragranced products involves the use of various highly automated processes
and technologies, as well as certain hand crafting and finishing. During recent
years, we have invested in new automated machinery and process control systems
that we believe have resulted and will continue to result in significant cost
savings and capacity expansion.

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Since many of our products, especially our candle-related accessories and
non-fragranced products, are manufactured by others based on our design
specifications, our global sourcing approach is very important to our new
product development process, as well as to managing product quality and cost. To
maximize distribution efficiencies, we operate a network of stand-alone highly
automated distribution facilities in addition to distribution facilities in our
manufacturing plants.

In fiscal year 2001, we expanded our corporate research and development space
located in Batavia, Illinois. This state-of-the-art research and development
center became the Company's worldwide center of technical and product
innovation.

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

We have invested substantial sums in technological initiatives, including
Internet-based technology, and we are seeing the benefits. PLANET - or PartyLite
Application for the NET - is a Web-based Extranet being rolled out to all
PartyLite independent sales consultants in North America. We believe that
PLANET's automated order entry system will help to eliminate most common errors
and speed orders through faster processing and delivery, resulting in superior
customer service. Further, by easing the administrative workload and providing
tools with which to track sales and programs, we believe PLANET will help
consultants build their businesses more effectively. And, as an added benefit,
the improved accuracy of an automated order entry system should result in
administrative cost savings for the Company.

CUSTOMERS

Throughout the world, customers for our candles and home fragrance products and
non-fragranced products include department and gift stores, mass merchandisers
including specialty chains, food and drug stores, and individual consumers
(served by independent sales consultants through the home party plan method).
Our institutional customers are primarily major hotel and restaurant chains and
distributors servicing the institutional Foodservice market. No single customer
accounts for 10% or more of our sales of candles and home fragrance products and
non-fragranced products.

COMPETITION

Both of our business segments are highly competitive. The principal competitive
factors are new product introductions, product quality, delivery time and
reliability, customer service and price. The domestic and international markets
for candles and home fragrance products, as well as for non-fragranced products,
are highly fragmented. Numerous suppliers service these markets. Because there
are relatively low barriers to entry, the Company may face future competition
from other consumer product companies, which may have substantially greater
financial and marketing resources than those available to the Company.

EMPLOYEES

As of January 31, 2001, the Company had approximately 4,600 full-time employees.
Of those, approximately 3,600 are non-salaried, of which approximately 35% are
outside the United States. Approximately 150 hourly workers in the Company's
Chicago, Illinois and Brooklyn, New

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York(4) facilities are represented by Local 777 of the Teamsters and Local 422-S
of the AFL-CIO. Contracts with these unions will expire in June 2003 and June
2002, respectively. Also, approximately 50 workers for the Gies Group are
represented by the IG Chemie union in our facility in Germany. The contracts
with this union will expire in April 2002. The remaining employees,
approximately 97% of total employees, are salaried and non-salaried,
non-unionized employees. We believe that our relations with our employees are
good. Since its formation in 1977, the Company has never experienced a work
stoppage.

RAW MATERIALS

All of the raw materials used by the Company for its candles and home fragrance
products and non-fragranced products, principally petroleum based wax, fragrance
and glass containers, have historically been available in adequate supply from
multiple sources.

TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS

The Company owns numerous United States trademark registrations and has
trademark applications pending in the United States Patent and Trademark Office
with respect to certain candles and home fragrance products and non-fragranced
products. In addition, we register certain trademarks in certain foreign
countries. All of our United States trademark registrations can be maintained
and renewed provided that the trademarks are still in use for the goods and
services covered by such registrations. We regard these trademarks as valuable
assets for our candles and home fragrance products and non-fragranced products
business segments. Although we own certain patents used primarily in the
non-fragranced products segment that we consider valuable, our total business is
not dependent upon any single patent or group of patents.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW COMPLIANCE

Most of our manufacturing and distribution and certain research operations are
affected by federal, state and local environmental laws and international
environmental laws. These laws relate to the discharge of materials or otherwise
with respect to the protection of the environment. We have made and intend to
continue to make necessary expenditures for compliance with applicable laws. We
do not believe these expenditures will have any material effect on our capital
expenditures, earnings or competitive position.

CAUTIONARY FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

OUR DISCLOSURE AND ANALYSIS IN THIS REPORT AND IN OUR 2001 ANNUAL REPORT TO
SHAREHOLDERS CONTAIN SOME FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
GIVE OUR CURRENT EXPECTATIONS OR FORECASTS OF FUTURE EVENTS. YOU CAN USUALLY
IDENTIFY THESE STATEMENTS BY THE FACT THAT THEY DO NOT RELATE STRICTLY TO
HISTORICAL OR CURRENT FACTS. THEY OFTEN USE WORDS SUCH AS "ANTICIPATE",
"ESTIMATE", "EXPECT", "PROJECT", "INTEND", "PLAN", "BELIEVE," AND OTHER WORDS
AND TERMS OF SIMILAR MEANING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISCUSSION OF FUTURE
OPERATING OR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE. IN PARTICULAR, THESE INCLUDE STATEMENTS
RELATING TO FUTURE ACTIONS, PROSPECTIVE PRODUCTS OR PRODUCT APPROVALS, FUTURE
PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS OF CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED PRODUCTS, SALES EFFORTS,
EXPENSES, THE OUTCOME OF CONTINGENCIES SUCH AS LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, AND FINANCIAL
RESULTS. FROM TIME TO TIME,

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WE ALSO MAY PROVIDE ORAL OR WRITTEN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS IN OTHER
MATERIALS WE RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC.

ANY OR ALL OF OUR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS IN THIS REPORT, IN OUR 2001 ANNUAL
REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS AND IN ANY OTHER PUBLIC STATEMENTS WE MAKE MAY TURN OUT
TO BE WRONG. THEY CAN BE AFFECTED BY INACCURATE ASSUMPTIONS WE MIGHT MAKE OR BY
KNOWN OR UNKNOWN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. MANY FACTORS MENTIONED IN THIS
DISCUSSION, FOR EXAMPLE, PRODUCT COMPETITION AND THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT,
WILL BE IMPORTANT IN DETERMINING FUTURE RESULTS. CONSEQUENTLY, NO
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT CAN BE GUARANTEED. ACTUAL FUTURE RESULTS MAY VARY
MATERIALLY.

WE UNDERTAKE NO OBLIGATION TO PUBLICLY UPDATE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT,
WHETHER AS A RESULT OF NEW INFORMATION, FUTURE EVENTS OR OTHERWISE. YOU ARE
ADVISED, HOWEVER, TO CONSULT ANY FURTHER DISCLOSURES WE MAKE ON RELATED SUBJECTS
IN OUR 10-Q, 8-K AND 10-K REPORTS TO THE SEC. ALSO NOTE THAT WE PROVIDE THE
FOLLOWING CAUTIONARY DISCUSSION OF RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND POSSIBLY INACCURATE
ASSUMPTIONS RELEVANT TO OUR BUSINESS. THESE ARE SOME OF THE FACTORS THAT WE
THINK COULD CAUSE OUR ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM EXPECTED AND
HISTORICAL RESULTS. OTHER FACTORS BESIDES THOSE LISTED HERE COULD ALSO ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE COMPANY. THIS DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED AS PERMITTED BY THE PRIVATE
SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995.

|X|   RISK OF INABILITY TO MAINTAIN GROWTH RATE

The Company has grown substantially in past years. We expect that our future
growth will be generated by sales to the faster-growing worldwide consumer
market for candles and home fragrance products and non-fragranced products. The
market for our Foodservice products has grown, but more slowly, and we expect it
will continue to do so. Our ability to continue to grow depends on several
factors, including the following: market acceptance of existing products, the
successful introduction of new products, our ability to recruit new independent
sales consultants, sourcing of raw materials, and increases in production and
distribution capacity to meet demand. The candles and home fragrance products
and the non-fragranced products industries are driven by consumer tastes.
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that our existing or future products will
maintain or achieve market acceptance. In addition, our sales and earnings
results have recently been impacted negatively by a slowing of the United States
economy as a whole and by a drop in consumer confidence at both the individual
and retailer levels. There can be no assurance that our sales and earnings
results will not be materially adversely affected by these factors in the
future. If the United States economy continues to slow and/or consumer
confidence continues to drop, our operating results may be materially adversely
affected. Also recently, we have incurred certain one-time expenses in
connection with the restructuring of our U.S. and European consumer wholesale
operations and our exit from certain lower margin product lines. While we expect
these actions to position us more effectively for continued growth and
profitability, there can be no assurance that we will achieve these results. We
expect that, as we grow, our rate of growth will be less than our historical
growth rate. Our growth in both the candles and home fragrance products segment
and the non-fragranced

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products segment has been due, in part, to acquisitions. We expect our future
growth in the candles and home fragrance segment to be primarily organic, with
the possibility of selective acquisitions. We continue to pursue strategic
acquisitions in certain areas of the non-fragranced segment. There can be no
assurance that we will be able to continue to identify suitable acquisition
candidates, to consummate acquisitions on terms favorable to the Company, to
finance acquisitions or to integrate successfully acquired operations. In the
future, acquisitions may contribute more to the overall Company's sales growth
rate than historically.

|X|   RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNATIONAL SALES AND FOREIGN-SOURCED PRODUCTS

Our international business has grown at a faster rate than sales in the United
States in recent years. In addition, we source a portion of our candles,
accessories and decorative gift bags and seasonal decor from independent
manufacturers in the Pacific Rim, Europe and Mexico. For these reasons we are
subject to the following risks inherent in foreign manufacturing and sales:
fluctuations in currency exchange rates, economic and political instability,
transportation delays, difficulty in maintaining quality control, restrictive
actions by foreign governments, nationalizations, the laws and policies of the
United States affecting importation of goods (including duties, quotas and
taxes) and trade and foreign tax laws. In particular, during fiscal year 2001,
declining European currencies had a significant negative impact on our
international sales results. If European currencies remain weak or decline
further, our operating results may be materially adversely affected.

|X|   ABILITY TO RESPOND TO INCREASED PRODUCT DEMAND

Our internal growth has required increases in personnel, expansion of production
and distribution facilities, and enhancement of management information systems.
Our ability to meet future demand for candles and home fragrance products and
non-fragranced products will be dependent upon success in (1) training,
motivating and managing new employees, (2) bringing new production and
distribution facilities on line in a timely manner, (3) improving management
information systems in order to respond promptly to customer orders and (4)
improving our ability to forecast anticipated product demand in order to
continue to fill customer orders promptly. If we are unable to meet future
demand for products in a timely and efficient manner, our operating results
could be materially adversely affected.

|X|   RAW MATERIALS

For certain raw materials, there may be temporary shortages due to weather or
other factors, including disruptions in supply caused by raw material
transportation or production delays. Such raw material shortages have not
previously had, and are not expected to have, a material adverse effect on the
Company's operations.

|X|   DEPENDENCE ON KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Our success depends upon the contributions of key management personnel,
particularly our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President,

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Robert B. Goergen. We do not have employment contracts with any of our key
management personnel except for Mr. Goergen, nor do we maintain any key person
life insurance policies. Also, certain of our senior executives have assumed new
positions recently. The loss of any of the key management personnel or the
inability of executives to perform their new positions could have a material
adverse effect on the Company.

|X|   COMPETITION

Our business is highly competitive, both in terms of price and new product
introductions. The worldwide market for candles and home fragrance products, as
well as for non-fragranced products, is highly fragmented, with numerous
suppliers serving one or more of the distribution channels served by the
Company. Because there are relatively low barriers to entry to the candles and
home fragrance products and non-fragranced products industries, we may face
increased future competition from other companies, some of which may have
substantially greater financial and marketing resources than those available to
us. From time to time during the year-end holiday season, we compete with
companies offering candles manufactured in foreign countries, particularly
China. In addition, certain competitors focus on a particular geographic or
single-product market and attempt to gain or maintain market share solely on the
basis of price.

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(1) Sold only outside the United States.
(2) The Colony(R) trademark is registered in the United Kingdom and other
countries outside of the United States. In the United States they are sold by
another company.
(3) Formerly Jeanmarie Creations, Inc.
(4) The Company entered into an agreement on January 18, 2001 pursuant to which
the assets and employees located at the Brooklyn facility are expected to be
assigned to another company.
(5) The Company acquired the Midwest of Cannon Falls(R) trademark on April 11,
2001.

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ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

      The following table sets forth the location and approximate square footage
of the Company's major manufacturing and distribution facilities:

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LOCATION                      USE                    APPROXIMATE SQUARE FEET
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Batavia, Illinois(1)........  Manufacturing            334,000        []
Brooklyn, New York..........  Distribution                  []    30,000
Caldas da Rainha, Portugal .  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution     230,000        []
Carol Stream, Illinois......  Distribution                  []   651,000
Chicago, Illinois...........  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution     168,000        []
Clara City, Minnesota.......  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution               220,000
Cumbria, England............  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution     263,000    52,000
Diessenhofen, Switzerland(2)  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution     146,000        []
Elkin, North Carolina.......  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution     690,000        []
Glinde, Germany............   Manufacturing and
                              related distribution     172,000        []
Heidelberg, Germany.........  Distribution                        55,000
Maynard, Minnesota..........  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution      54,000
Miami, Florida(3)...........  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution      22,000        []
Hyannis, Massachusetts......  Manufacturing             69,000        []
Memphis, Tennessee .........  Distribution                       406,000
Monterrey, Mexico...........  Manufacturing                 []   181,000
Montgomery, Illinois(4).....  Distribution                  []   183,000
Ontario, Canada.............  Distribution                  []    41,000
Oskarshamm, Sweden..........  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution          []   123,000
Plymouth, Massachusetts.....  Distribution              59,000        []
Temecula, California.......   Manufacturing and
                              related distribution          []   305,000
Texarkana, Texas............  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution     149,000        []
Thomasville, Georgia........  Manufacturing and
                              related distribution      66,000        []
Tilburg, Netherlands........  Distribution             327,000        []
Tijuana, Mexico.............  Manufacturing                 []   105,000
Tulsa, Oklahoma.............  Distribution              98,000    81,000
</TABLE>

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      The Company's executive offices, administrative offices and outlet
stores are generally located in leased space (except for certain offices
located in owned space).

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1     The number shown does not include 32,000 square feet of Research &
      Development space used for office and laboratories.
2     The Company is currently engaged in negotiations with a third party to
      sell this facility and possibly lease it back from such third party.
3     The Company entered into an agreement on January 18, 2001 pursuant to
      which the Company sold this facility on February 27, 2001.
4     Facility is leased by third party service provider; the Company pays
      provider an all-inclusive service fee.

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Most of the Company's properties are currently being utilized for their intended
purpose except as footnoted above.

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

    The Company is involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of its
business. In the opinion of the Company's management, existing litigation will
not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

    The Company's 2001 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on June 12,
2001. No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders in the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2001.

                                     PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR THE COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The price range for the Company's Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange as
reported by the New York Stock Exchange was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                  FISCAL 2000
                                           (ENDED JANUARY 31, 2000)

                                               HIGH        LOW
                                               ----        ---
<S>                                           <C>         <C>
First Quarter                                 $28.00      $21.50
Second Quarter                                $34.56      $23.00
Third Quarter                                 $31.75      $23.63
Fourth Quarter                                $26.75      $22.19

<CAPTION>

                                                  FISCAL 2001
                                           (ENDED JANUARY 31, 2001)
                                               HIGH          LOW
                                               ----          ---
<S>                                           <C>         <C>
First Quarter                                 $32.56      $21.50
Second Quarter                                $33.13      $27.13
Third Quarter                                 $29.94      $21.94
Fourth Quarter                                $27.38      $21.44

<CAPTION>

                                                  FISCAL 2002
                                           (ENDED JANUARY 31, 2002)
                                               HIGH          LOW
                                               ----          ---
First Quarter (through April 16, 2001)        $24.37      $22.10
</TABLE>

As of April 16, 2001, there were 2,727 registered holders of record of the
Company's Common Stock. On March 28, 2001, the Company's Board of Directors
declared a regular semi-annual cash dividend in the amount of $0.10 per share of
Common Stock payable in the second quarter of fiscal year 2002.

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ITEM 6.

                      SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

Set forth below are selected summary consolidated financial and operating data
of the Company for fiscal years 1997 through 2001, which have been derived from
the Company's audited financial statements for those years. The information
presented below should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the Company's
consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, appearing
elsewhere in this Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31,
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                                                               1997           1998          1999           2000            2001
                                                                       (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PERCENT DATA)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                        <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS DATA:
  Net sales (1)                                            $   557,601    $   721,221    $   915,342    $ 1,149,994    $ 1,197,197
  Gross profit (1)                                             287,210        383,234        489,077        597,610        625,725
  Operating profit                                              74,047         98,774        128,237        164,001        145,244
  Interest expense                                               3,554          4,816          6,653         12,104         15,876
  Earnings before income taxes, minority interest
    and cumulative effect of accounting change                  71,939         89,930        122,890        150,390        130,690
  Earnings before minority interest and
    cumulative effect of accounting change                      42,951         54,862         74,503         92,847         80,715
  Net earnings (3)                                              42,757         54,590         74,502         92,389         79,562
  Basic net earnings per common share
    before cumulative effect of accounting change (2,3)           0.89           1.11           1.52           1.91           1.69
  Cumulative effect of accounting change (3)                        --             --             --             --          (0.02)
                                                           -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                                                  0.89           1.11           1.52           1.91           1.67
  Diluted net earnings per common share
     before cumulative effect of accounting change (2,3)          0.88           1.10           1.50           1.89           1.69
  Cumulative effect of accounting change (3)                        --             --             --             --          (0.02)
                                                           -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                                                  0.88           1.10           1.50           1.89           1.66
  Cash dividends paid                                               --             --             --             --           0.20
  Basic weighted average number
    of common shares outstanding (2)                            47,974         49,063         49,165         48,471         47,629
  Diluted weighted average number
    of common shares outstanding (2)                            48,476         49,543         49,604         48,818         47,902
Operating Data:
  Gross profit margin                                             51.5%          53.1%          53.4%          52.0%          52.3%
  Operating profit margin                                         13.3%          13.7%          14.0%          14.3%          12.1%
  Capital expenditures                                     $    50,526    $    62,481    $    42,611    $    47,740    $    25,322
  Depreciation and amortization                                  8,778         12,396         19,798         28,107         33,383
Balance Sheet Data:
  Working capital (2, 3)                                   $   113,177    $   140,101    $   143,160    $   191,257    $   224,413
  Total assets (2, 3)                                          303,879        447,390        576,783        713,096        763,470
  Total debt (2)                                                44,704        120,630        127,040        196,222        199,968
  Total stockholders' equity (3)                               189,403        246,832        322,032        380,214        421,794
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</TABLE>

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(1)   ALL PERIODS HAVE BEEN RESTATED TO REFLECT THE ADOPTION OF "EMERGING ISSUES
      TASK FORCE" ("EITF") 00-10, "ACCOUNTING FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES AND
      COSTS" (SEE NOTE 2 TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, "ACCOUNTING
      CHANGES").
(2)   RESTATED FOR A JUNE 1997 THREE-FOR-TWO STOCK SPLIT, WHICH WAS EFFECTED AS
      A STOCK DIVIDEND. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE FOR FISCAL 1997 REFLECTS THE
      ISSUANCE OF 993,745 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK IN CONNECTION WITH THE
      ACQUISITION OF NEW IDEAS INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN DECEMBER 1996. EARNINGS
      PER COMMON SHARE FOR ALL PERIODS GIVE EFFECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF 1,900,786
      SHARES OF COMMON STOCK IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF ENDAR CORP.
      IN MAY 1997. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE FOR THE APPLICABLE PERIODS ALSO
      INCLUDES THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF JEANMARIE CREATIONS, INC., 100%
      OWNED, OF WHICH 80% WAS ACQUIRED IN APRIL 1995, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 4%
      BEING ACQUIRED EACH SUBSEQUENT YEAR BEGINNING IN MAY 1996, THE RESULTS OF
      OPERATIONS OF NEW IDEAS INTERNATIONAL, INC., WHICH WAS ACQUIRED IN
      DECEMBER 1996, THE DECEMBER 1997 ACQUISITION OF THE STERNO(TM) AND
      HANDYFUEL(TM) ASSETS, AND THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FROM THE COMPANY'S
      ACQUISITION OF THE REMAINING 50% OF COLONY GIFT CORPORATION, LTD., IN MAY
      1999 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED AS AN EQUITY INVESTMENT, NONE OF WHICH
      HAD A MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE COMPANY'S RESULTS OF OPERATIONS IN THE PERIOD
      DURING WHICH THEY OCCURRED, OR THEREAFTER, AND ALSO INCLUDES THE RESULTS
      OF OPERATIONS OF ENDAR CORP., WHICH WAS ACQUIRED THROUGH A POOLING OF
      INTERESTS IN MAY 1997 (THE COMPANY'S RESULTS HAVE BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE
      THE HISTORICAL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF ENDAR CORP.). AS A RESULT OF THE
      ACQUISITIONS OF LILJEHOLMENS STEARINFABRIKS AB ("LILJEHOLMENS") CLASS A
      AND CLASS B COMMON STOCK IN DECEMBER 1998 AND JUNE 1999, BALANCE SHEET
      AMOUNTS BEGINNING IN JANUARY 1999 INCLUDE THE BALANCES OF LILJEHOLMENS AND
      RESULTS OF OPERATIONS INCLUDE LILJEHOLMENS BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 1999.
(3)   THE COMPANY RECORDED A ONE-TIME CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE IN
      JANUARY 2001 TO REFLECT THE ADOPTION OF STAFF ACCOUNTING BULLETIN ("SAB")
      101, "REVENUE RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS" (SEE NOTE 2 TO THE
      CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, "ACCOUNTING CHANGES").


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ITEM 7.

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage
relationship to net sales and the percentage increase of certain items included
in the Company's consolidated statements of earnings:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   PERCENTAGE INCREASE (DECREASE)
                                                         FROM PRIOR PERIOD
                    PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES        ------------------------------
                     YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31          FISCAL 2000     FISCAL 2001
                   -------------------------          COMPARED        COMPARED
                                                      TO FISCAL       TO FISCAL
                      1999     2000    2001              1999            2000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                  <C>      <C>     <C>                <C>             <C>
Net sales            100.0    100.0   100.0              25.6            4.1
Cost of goods sold    46.6     48.0    47.7              29.6            3.5
Gross profit          53.4     52.0    52.3              22.2            4.7
Selling and shipping  30.7     29.7    31.0              21.5            8.5
Administrative         8.5      7.7     8.1              14.5            9.9
Operating profit      14.0     14.3    12.1              27.9           (11.4)
Net earnings           8.1      8.0     6.6              24.0           (13.9)
</TABLE>


FISCAL 2001 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2000

CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
Net sales increased $47.2 million, or 4.1%, from $1,150.0 million in fiscal 2000
to $1,197.2 million in fiscal 2001. This increase was attributable to sales
growth both in the Candles and Home Fragrance Products and the Non-Fragranced
Products segments as well as the inclusion of sales from businesses acquired.
The continued weakness of European currencies versus the dollar had a negative
impact on the overall sales growth rate of the Company. Excluding the negative
effect of the deterioration of European currencies, net sales increased
approximately 6.8% in fiscal 2001 when compared to last year. International
sales represented approximately 26% of total net sales in fiscal 2001, which is
approximately the same percentage as in the prior year despite the deterioration
of foreign currencies. Net sales in the US market increased approximately 5%
when compared to last year.

Gross profit increased $28.1 million, or 4.7%, from $597.6 million in fiscal
2000 to $625.7 million in fiscal 2001. Gross profit margin increased from 52.0%
for fiscal 2000 to 52.3% for fiscal 2001. A key factor that favorably impacted
the gross margin was the relatively higher sales growth of premium priced
products. The Company recorded one-time charges in cost of goods sold of
approximately $9.0 million in fiscal 2001, (which are included in the $16.7
million in total restructuring and other one-time charges as described in Note 4
to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Unusual Charges") which reduced the
gross profit margin by 0.8%. Excluding these one-time charges gross profit
margin increased 1.1% compared to fiscal 2000.


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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

FISCAL 2001 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2000 (CONTINUED)

CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Selling and shipping expense increased $29.3 million, or 8.5%, from $341.9
million in fiscal 2000 to $371.2 million in fiscal 2001. Selling and shipping
expense as a percentage of net sales increased in fiscal 2001 when compared to
fiscal 2000 primarily due to the higher percentage of sales of premium priced
products for which selling expenses are relatively higher. Unexpected bad debt
expenses (discussed in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) of
approximately $2.3 million also contributed to the increase in selling expenses.

Administrative expense increased $8.7 million, or 9.8%, from $88.7 million in
fiscal 2000 to $97.4 million in fiscal 2001. The increase in administrative
expense in fiscal 2001 versus a year ago is due to investments in product
development, e-business initiatives and to the overall growth of the Company.

The Company recorded other one-time charges of approximately $7.7 million
reported as a component of operating expenses in fiscal 2001, (which are
included in the $16.7 million in total restructuring and other one-time charges
as described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Unusual
Charges") which reduced the operating profit margin by 0.6%.

The Company, for strategic reasons, decided during fiscal 2001 to exit certain
lower margin product lines, including the religious and citronella product
lines. Expenses related to this activity include asset write-offs, inventory
write-downs and severance payments made to employees, which were recorded as
restructuring and one-time charges and are included in the amounts discussed
above as part of "Gross Profit" and the immediately preceding paragraph
discussing other one-time charges. The following table sets forth net sales and
operating profit data for these discontinued product lines for fiscal 2001 and
fiscal 2000. These amounts were reported as part of the Candles and Home
Fragrance Products segment in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements,
"Segment Information".

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended January 31, (In thousands)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       2000           2001
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>
Net sales                                            $ 31,753       $ 18,679
Operating loss                                           (779)        (4,281)
</TABLE>

Interest expense increased $3.8 million, or 31.4%, from $12.1 million in fiscal
2000 to $15.9 million in fiscal 2001. The increase in interest expense is
primarily attributable to borrowing under the Company's public debt offering
which was in effect for the full 2001 fiscal year and to increases in short term
interest rates (as further described in "Liquidity and Capital Resources").

Income tax expense decreased $7.5 million, or 13.0%, from $57.5 million in
fiscal 2000 to $50.0 million in fiscal 2001. The reduction in income tax expense
is primarily attributable to the decrease in earnings subject to income tax. The
Company's effective tax rate remained at approximately 38.2% during fiscal 2001.


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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

FISCAL 2001 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2000 (CONTINUED)

CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
The Company recorded a one-time charge of $1.2 million, which is reflected as a
cumulative effect of accounting change, in fiscal 2001 as a result of adopting
Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements" (See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Accounting
Changes").

As a result of the foregoing, net earnings decreased $12.8 million, or 13.9%,
from $92.4 million in fiscal 2000 to $79.6 million in fiscal 2001.

Basic earnings per share before cumulative effect of accounting change based
upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding were $1.69 compared to
$1.91 for the same period last year. The cumulative effect of accounting change
previously discussed had an effect on basic earnings per share equal to $.02.
Basic earnings per share after cumulative effect of accounting change based on
the weighted average number of shares outstanding were $1.67 compared to $1.91
for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share before cumulative
effect of accounting change based upon the potential dilution that could occur
if options to issue common stock were exercised were $1.69 compared to $1.89 for
the same period last year. The cumulative effect of accounting change had an
effect on diluted earnings per share equal to $.02. Diluted earnings per share
after cumulative effect of accounting change based upon the potential dilution
that could occur if options to issue common stock were exercised were $1.66
compared to $1.89 for the same period last year.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company announced a realignment of
its business strategy and the formation of a new business segment, the
Non-Fragranced Products segment. The Company operates in two business segments -
Candles and Home Fragrance Products and Non-Fragranced Products. A discussion
about these segments follows.

SEGMENT REVIEW - CANDLES AND HOME FRAGRANCE PRODUCTS
Net sales of the Candles and Home Fragrance Products segment increased $10.0
million, or 0.9%, from $1,053.4 million in fiscal 2000 to $1,063.4 million in
fiscal 2001 inclusive of the sales of Wax Lyrical a U.K. retailer that became a
consolidated subsidiary in April 2000. The continued weakness of European
currencies against the dollar had a negative impact on the net sales growth rate
as discussed under the heading "Consolidated Operations" above. International
sales accounted for approximately 27.5% of total net sales in the Candles and
Home Fragrance Products segment for fiscal 2001. In the US market, the Candles
and Home Fragrance Products segment experienced a modest overall sales increase
versus a year ago. This modest sales increase for the year, driven by strong
first half net sales, occurred despite the impact of the overall weakening of
the economy in the second half of fiscal 2001, particularly the fourth quarter.
In fiscal 2002, the Company plans to grow the Candles and Home Fragrance
Products segment for the most part organically, with the possibility of some
smaller acquisition-related growth.

Earnings of the Candles and Home Fragrance Products segment decreased $24.8
million, or 16.1%, from $153.8 million in fiscal 2000 to $129.0 million in
fiscal 2001. The decrease in earnings is largely attributable to the unusual
charges, which included restructuring and one-time costs and unexpected bad debt
expenses totaling approximately $19.0 million (as further described in Note 4 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Unusual Charges") and the further
deterioration in foreign currency exchange rates versus the dollar.


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<PAGE>

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

FISCAL 2001 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2000 (CONTINUED)

SEGMENT REVIEW - NON-FRAGRANCED PRODUCTS
Net sales of the Non-Fragranced Products segment increased $37.2 million, or
38.5%, from $96.6 million in fiscal 2000 to $133.8 million in fiscal 2001. This
sales growth is primarily due to the acquisition of Impact Plastics, which
occurred at the end of fiscal 2000. The deterioration in the US economy in the
latter part of the 2001 fiscal year adversely affected the overall sales growth
of the Non-Fragranced Products segment. In fiscal 2002, the Company plans to
continue to grow the Non-Fragranced Products segment through internal growth, as
well as acquisitions.

Earnings of the Non-Fragranced Products segment increased $6.0 million, or
58.8%, from $10.2 million in fiscal 2000 to $16.2 million in fiscal 2001. This
increase is primarily due to the acquisition of Impact Plastics.


FISCAL 2000 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1999

CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
Net sales increased $234.7 million, or 25.6%, from $915.3 million in fiscal 1999
to $1,150.0 million in fiscal 2000. Most of this increase was attributable to
unit sales growth in sales of the Company's consumer everyday and seasonal
holiday products, which was achieved through a combination of four key factors:
market growth, new products, new customers and acquisitions which will be
discussed further in the segments review below. Despite the deterioration of
European currencies during the year, international net sales continued to grow.
International sales accounted for approximately 26% of total net sales in fiscal
2000, compared to approximately 18% in fiscal 1999, and continued to grow at a
faster rate than the Company as a whole, accounting for approximately 58% of the
net sales increase in fiscal 2000.

Gross profit increased $108.5 million, or 22.2%, from $489.1 million in fiscal
1999 to $597.6 million in fiscal 2000. Gross profit margin decreased from 53.4%
for fiscal 1999 to 52.0% for fiscal 2000. The gross profit margin as a
percentage of net sales was lower in fiscal 2000 due to the inclusion of
Liljeholmens, which contributes relatively lower gross margin than the rest of
the Company and was not included in the fiscal 1999 operating results. Before
including Liljeholmens, gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased more
than one full percentage point to 54.6% compared to 53.4% a year earlier.
Several key operational factors continued to favorably impact the gross margin:
relatively higher sales growth of premium priced products; global product
sourcing benefits across our businesses both in raw materials and accessories;
and, cost efficiencies as a result of capital investments made over several
previous years, particularly in manufacturing process technology, and
distribution technology, including two new distribution facilities.

Selling and shipping expense increased $60.6 million, or 21.5%, from $281.3
million in fiscal 1999 (30.7% of net sales), to $341.9 million in fiscal 2000
(29.7% of net sales). Selling and shipping expense, as a percentage of net
sales, decreased in fiscal 2000 when compared to fiscal 1999 due to, among other
factors, the continued improvement in shipping efficiencies. The inclusion of
Liljeholmens' operating results in fiscal 2000 also contributed to the lower
selling and shipping expense as a percentage of net sales due to their
relatively lower selling expenses.


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<PAGE>

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

FISCAL 2000 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1999 (CONTINUED)

CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Administrative expense increased $11.2 million, or 14.5%, from $77.5 million in
fiscal 1999 (8.5% of net sales) to $88.7 million in fiscal 2000 (7.7% of net
sales). Administrative expense as a percentage of net sales declined during
fiscal 2000 versus fiscal 1999 for two main reasons: the economies of scale (the
ability to leverage administrative expense over a larger sales base); and, the
inclusion of Liljeholmens (which experiences relatively lower administrative
expense as a percentage of sales).

Interest expense increased $5.4 million, or 80.6%, from $6.7 million in fiscal
1999 to $12.1 million in fiscal 2000. The increase in interest expense was
primarily attributable to borrowings to fund the acquisitions and long-term
investments made during fiscal 2000 including debt assumed in such acquisitions
and to a lesser extent the Company's public debt offering (as further described
in "Liquidity and Capital Resources").

Income tax expense increased $9.1 million, or 18.8%, from $48.4 million in
fiscal 1999 to $57.5 million in fiscal 2000. The Company's effective tax rate
decreased from approximately 39.4% during fiscal 1999 to approximately 38.3% for
fiscal 2000, reflecting the on-going globalization of the Company's business
portfolio and effective use of foreign tax planning strategies.

As a result of the foregoing, net earnings increased $17.9 million, or 24.0%,
from $74.5 million in fiscal 1999 to $92.4 million in fiscal 2000.

Basic earnings per share based upon the weighted average number of shares
outstanding were $1.91 for fiscal 2000 compared to $1.52 for fiscal 1999.
Diluted earnings per share based upon the potential dilution that could occur if
options to issue common stock were exercised were $1.89 for fiscal 2000 compared
to $1.50 for fiscal 1999.

SEGMENT REVIEW - CANDLES AND HOME FRAGRANCE PRODUCTS
Net sales in the Candles and Home Fragrance Products segment increased $223.8
million, or 27.0%, from $829.6 million in fiscal 1999 to $1,053.4 million in
fiscal 2000. Most of this increase was attributable to unit sales growth in
sales of the Company's consumer everyday and seasonal holiday products, which
was achieved through a combination of four key factors: market growth, new
products, new customers and acquisitions. First, in terms of market growth in
fiscal 2000, the Company was the largest competitor in the large market for home
fragrance products, which was still growing in fiscal 2000: namely fragrance
candles, potpourri, and related accessories. The Company also had the most
diverse home fragrance product assortment in Europe. Despite the deterioration
of European currencies during fiscal 2000, international net sales continued to
grow at a faster rate than the Candles and Home Fragrance Products segment as a
whole and represented approximately 27% of total sales in this segment in fiscal
2000. Second, new products continued to be a key contributor to the Candles and
Home Fragrance Products segment's sales growth. During fiscal 2000 the Company
introduced three major new fragrance initiatives in the Candles and Home
Fragrance Products segment in three distinct market channels: Colonial at
Home(TM) for our US premium channel - independent giFT stores; Indulgences(TM)
for our direct selling channel worldwide; and Ambria by Gies for oUR European
mass market merchandisers. Third, the Company increased its customer base in
this segment in three major channels of distribution: direct selling
consultants, premium retail outlets and mass retail outlets. Lastly, the
acquisition of Liljeholmens contributed to growing sales and share of market.


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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

FISCAL 2000 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1999 (CONTINUED)

SEGMENT REVIEW - CANDLES AND HOME FRAGRANCE PRODUCTS (CONTINUED)
Earnings of the Candles and Home Fragrance Products segment increased $32.2
million, or 26.5%, from $121.6 million in fiscal 1999 to $153.8 million in
fiscal 2000. The previously discussed factors leading to the growth in sales all
contributed to the increase in earnings in the Candles and Home Fragrance
Products segment as well as the favorable impact of: global product sourcing
benefits across our businesses both in raw materials and accessories; and, cost
efficiencies as a result of capital investments made over several previous
years, particularly in manufacturing process technology and distribution
technology including two new distribution facilities.

SEGMENT REVIEW - NON-FRAGRANCED PRODUCTS
Net sales in the Non-Fragranced Products segment increased $10.8 million, or
12.6%, from $85.8 million in fiscal 1999 to $96.6 million in fiscal 2000. Most
of this increase was attributable to unit sales growth in sales of the segment's
consumer everyday and seasonal holiday products, which was achieved primarily
through a combination of new products and new customers.

Earnings of the Non-Fragranced Products segment increased $3.5 million, or
52.2%, from $6.7 million in fiscal 1999 to $10.2 million in fiscal 2000. The
previously discussed increases in total sales along with a relatively higher
sales growth of higher operating margin products contributed to the increased
earnings as well as the cost efficiencies as a result of capital investments
made over several previous years.

SEASONALITY

Approximately 44% of the Company's annual net sales typically occur in the first
and second fiscal quarters of the fiscal year, with the larger balance
experienced in the third and fourth fiscal quarters, generally due to consumer
buying patterns. The Company's net sales are strongest in the third and fourth
fiscal quarters due to increased shipments to meet year-end holiday season
demand for the Company's products. Operating profit largely follows these
patterns, although a somewhat larger portion of the Company's annual operating
profit is earned in the second half of the fiscal year.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Operating assets and liabilities increased from January 31, 2000 to January 31,
2001 due to both the Company's internally generated growth and acquisitions.
Inventory increased from $186.7 million at January 31, 2000 to $201.1 million at
January 31, 2001. Inventory at January 31, 2001 includes an adjustment to
inventory as a result of the adoption of SAB 101. Excluding this adjustment
inventory increased approximately 4.3% when compared to last year. Accounts
receivable decreased $17.9 million from $84.9 million at the end of fiscal 2000
to $67.0 million at the end of fiscal 2001. Excluding the adjustment to accounts
receivable as a result of the adoption of SAB 101, accounts receivable at
January 31, 2001, decreased $5.4 million, which is due to reduced sales in the
fourth quarter. Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased $2.9 million
from $105.2 million at the end of fiscal 2000 to $102.3 million at the end of
fiscal 2001.

Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment were approximately $25.3
million in fiscal 2001. The Company anticipates total capital spending of
approximately $25.0 million for fiscal 2002, which will be used primarily for
upgrades to machinery and equipment in existing facilities, and technology.


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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED)

The Company has grown in part through acquisitions and, as part of its growth
strategy, the Company expects to continue from time to time in the ordinary
course of its business to evaluate and pursue acquisition opportunities as
appropriate. In the future, acquisitions may contribute more to the overall
Company's sales growth rate than historically. We expect our future growth in
the Candles and Home Fragrance Products segment to be primarily organic, with
the possibility of selective acquisitions. We continue to pursue strategic
acquisitions in certain areas of the Non-Fragranced Products segment.

Pursuant to the Company's revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility"), as
amended on September 14, 1999, which matures on October 17, 2002, lending
institutions have agreed, subject to certain conditions, to provide an unsecured
revolving credit facility to the Company in an aggregate amount of up to $135.0
million and to provide, under certain circumstances, an additional $33.8
million. Amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the
Company's option, at Bank of America's prime rate (9.00% at January 31, 2001) or
at the Eurocurrency rate plus a credit spread ranging from 0.25% to 0.50%, based
on a pre-defined financial ratio. At January 31, 2001, approximately $2.3
million in letters of credit was outstanding under the Credit Facility. The
Credit Facility contains, among other provisions, requirements for maintaining
certain financial ratios and limitations on certain payments. At January 31,
2001, the Company was in compliance with such covenants.

At December 31, 2000, Liljeholmens had various long-term debt agreements in
multiple European currencies maturing at different dates over the next two to
six years. The total amount outstanding as of December 31, 2000 under the loan
agreements was approximately $5.0 million with variable interest rates ranging
from 3.80% to 5.55%, of which $1.5 million relates to current maturities. The
loans are collateralized by certain of Liljeholmens' real estate.

As of January 31, 2001, the Company had a total of $10.0 million available under
an uncommitted bank line of credit. Amounts outstanding under the line of credit
bear interest at short term fixed rates. No amount was outstanding under the
uncommitted line of credit at January 31, 2001.

As of December 31, 2000, Liljeholmens had available lines of credit of
approximately $36.3 million of which approximately $2.1 million was outstanding.
The amounts outstanding under the lines of credit bear interest at a weighted
average rate of 5.22% at December 31, 2000. The lines of credit are renewed
annually.

Colony Gift has a short term revolving credit facility with Barclays Bank
("Barclays"), which matures on June 30, 2001, pursuant to which Barclays has
agreed to provide a revolving credit facility in an amount of up to $29.9
million, collateralized by certain of Colony Gifts' assets. As of December 31,
2000, Colony Gift had borrowings under the credit facility of approximately
$25.2 million, at a weighted average interest rate of 6.62%.

In May 1999, the Company filed a shelf registration statement for up to $250.0
million in debt securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On
September 24, 1999, the Company issued $150.0 million of 7.90% Senior Notes due
October 1, 2009 at a discount of approximately $1.0 million, which is being
amortized over the life of the notes. Such notes contain, among other
provisions, restrictions on liens of principal property or stock issued to
collateralize debt. At January 31, 2001, the Company was in compliance with such
covenants. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. The
proceeds of the offering were used to repay substantially all of the Company's
outstanding debt under its revolving and uncommitted lines of credit in the
United States.


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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED)

Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $112.7 million in fiscal
2001 compared to $119.4 million in fiscal 2000, a modest decrease of $6.7
million or 5.6%. The key factors contributing to the continued strong cash flow
from operations were net earnings of $79.6 million and depreciation and
amortization of $33.4 million.

On December 14, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to
repurchase up to 1,000,000 additional shares of its common stock bringing the
total authorization to 4,000,000 shares. During the course of fiscal 2001, a
total of 1,148,100 shares were repurchased for a total cost of approximately
$26.8 million. As of March 31, 2001, the Company had cumulatively purchased on
the open market 2,356,800 common shares for a total cost of approximately $57.0
million. The acquired shares are held as common stock in treasury at cost.

On March 28, 2001, the Company announced that it has declared a cash dividend of
$0.10 per share of the Company's common stock for the six months ended January
31, 2001. The dividend, authorized at the Company's March 28, 2001 Board of
Directors meeting, will be payable to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2001,
and will be paid on May 15, 2001.

The Company's primary capital requirements are for working capital to fund the
necessary levels of inventory and accounts receivable to sustain the Company's
sales growth, and for capital expenditures and acquisitions. The Company
believes that cash on hand, cash from operations and available borrowings under
the Credit Facility and lines of credit previously described will be sufficient
to fund its operating requirements, capital expenditures, stock repurchase
program, dividends and all other obligations for fiscal 2002 and fiscal 2003.



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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



ITEM 7A.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

MARKET RISK

The Company has operations outside of the United States and sells its products
worldwide. The Company's activities expose it to a variety of market risks,
including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest
rates and commodity prices. These financial exposures are actively monitored
and, where considered appropriate, managed by the Company.

INTEREST RATE RISK

As of January 31, 2001 the Company is subject to interest rate risk on
approximately $30.2 million of variable rate debt, including the debt
attributable to Liljeholmens and Colony Gift. Each 1.00% increase in the
interest rate would impact pre-tax earnings by approximately $302,000 if applied
to the total.

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK

The Company uses forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the impact of
foreign currency fluctuations on certain committed capital expenditures, certain
inventory purchases, Canadian intercompany payables and on certain intercompany
loans. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for
trading purposes.

With regard to commitments for machinery and equipment and inventory in foreign
currencies, upon payment of each commitment the underlying forward contract is
closed and the corresponding gain or loss is included in the measurement of the
cost of the acquired asset. With regard to forward exchange contracts used to
hedge Canadian intercompany payables, gain or loss on such hedges is recognized
in earnings in the period in which the underlying hedged transaction occurs.
Gains or losses on foreign currency forward contracts related to intercompany
loans are recognized currently through income and generally offset the
transaction gains or losses in the foreign currency cash flows which they are
intended to hedge. If a hedging instrument is sold or terminated prior to
maturity, gains and losses are deferred until the hedged item is settled.
However, if the hedged item is no longer likely to occur, the resultant gain or
loss on the terminated hedge is recognized into earnings. For consolidated
financial statement presentation, net cash flows from such hedges are classified
in the categories of the cash flow with the items being hedged.

The following table provides information about the Company's foreign exchange
forward contracts at January 31, 2001.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           U.S. DOLLAR        AVERAGE      ESTIMATED
(In thousands, except average contract   NOTIONAL AMOUNT   CONTRACT RATE   FAIR VALUE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                          <C>                <C>        <C>
Canadian Dollar                              $  3,920           1.51       $    8
Swiss Franc                                     7,944           1.67          (85)
Euro                                           34,341           0.92         (250)
Pound Sterling                                  4,355           1.50          115
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             $ 50,560                      $ (212)
==================================================================================
</TABLE>

The foreign exchange contracts outstanding as of January 31, 2001 had maturity
dates ranging from February 2001 through January 2002.


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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



IMPACT OF ADOPTION OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2001, the Company adopted the provisions
of Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") 00-10, "Accounting for Shipping and
Handling Fees and Costs" which requires that amounts billed to customers for
shipping and handling fees be classified as revenues and shipping and handling
costs be classified as cost of goods sold. All prior periods have been restated
to reflect the reclassification of shipping and handling fees and costs
previously reported in selling and shipping expense in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings. The adoption has no impact on net earnings.

For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2001, the Company adopted the
newly-effective Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 101, "Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements". As a result of adopting SAB 101, the Company changed its
revenue recognition policy to recognize revenue upon delivery, when both title
and risk of loss are transferred to the customer. In accordance with the
provisions of SAB 101, the Company recorded a one-time charge of $1.2 million,
net of tax, which is reflected as a cumulative effect of an accounting change in
the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. This one-time charge had an effect
equal to $.02 Diluted Earnings Per Share. This adoption by the Company affected
certain amounts reported in the fiscal 2001 fourth quarter and full year
Consolidated Statements of Earnings and certain year-end Consolidated Balance
Sheet amounts such as a decrease in accounts receivable of approximately $12.5
million. The change in accounting method would not have had a material effect on
the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in fiscal 2000 or 1999 if adopted in
these periods.

On June 15, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No.
133 ("SFAS 133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities". SFAS 133 (as deferred by SFAS 137) is effective for all fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS 133 requires that all derivative
instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value. Changes in the
fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or other
comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of
a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of transaction. The Company
anticipates that, due to its limited use of derivative instruments, the adoption
of SFAS 133 will not have a significant effect on the Company's results of
operations or its financial position.

Also, in May 2000, the EITF issued EITF Issue No. 00-14, "Accounting for Certain
Sales Incentives." EITF No. 00-14 addresses the recognition, measurement and
statement of earnings classification of various sales incentives such as
discounts, coupons, rebates and free products. The effective date has been
delayed until June 30, 2001. EITF 00-14 becomes effective in the Company's
second quarter of fiscal 2002 at which time the Company will report the cost of
sales incentives covered by EITF 00-14 as a reduction of revenue. The adoption
will have no impact on net earnings.

EUROPEAN MONETARY UNION - EURO

On January 1, 1999, several member countries of the European Union established
fixed conversion rates between their existing sovereign currencies, and adopted
the Euro as their new common legal currency. Since that date, the Euro has been
traded on currency exchanges while at the same time the legacy currencies will
remain legal tender in the participating countries during a transition period
from January 1, 1999 through January 1, 2002.

During the transition period, cashless payments can be made in the Euro, and
parties can elect to pay for goods and services and transact business using
either the Euro or a legacy currency.


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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



EUROPEAN MONETARY UNION - EURO (CONTINUED)

Between January 1, 2002 and July 1, 2002, the participating countries will
introduce Euro notes and coins and withdraw all legacy currencies so that they
will no longer be available.

The Company began assessing the effect of the Euro's introduction in late 1997.
The Company believes that its business and financial systems are capable of
handling the conversion to Euro. The Company will continue to evaluate issues
involving introduction of the Euro. Based on current information and the
Company's current assessment, the Company does not expect that the Euro
conversion will have a material adverse effect on its business, results of
operations, cash flows or financial condition.

FORWARD-LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially, as discussed more fully elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K
and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.




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                        REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Blyth, Inc.:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Blyth, Inc. and its
subsidiaries at January 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31,
2001 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As discussed in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Company changed its method of accounting for revenue recognition.


                           /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
                           ------------------------------
                           PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP


Chicago, Illinois
March 14, 2001, except for Note 14, as to which
the date is March 31, 2001, and except for Note
17, as to which the date is April 11, 2001



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ITEM 8.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JANUARY 31, (In thousands, except share data)                                      2000          2001
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<S>                                                                              <C>          <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents                                                        $  46,047    $  93,036
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful receivables
   of $2,154 in 2000 and $2,120 in 2001                                             84,919       66,974
Inventories                                                                        186,696      201,086
Prepaid expenses                                                                     3,000        4,803
Deferred income taxes                                                                1,200        7,808
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       Total current assets                                                        321,862      373,707
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST:
Land and buildings                                                                 122,691      131,008
Leasehold improvements                                                               9,517       19,219
Machinery and equipment                                                            195,934      196,349
Office furniture, data processing equipment and software                            47,106       50,969
Construction in progress                                                            11,324       14,631
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   386,572      412,176
Less accumulated depreciation                                                      113,044      142,738
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   273,528      269,438
OTHER ASSETS:
Investments                                                                         10,303       15,180
Excess of cost over fair value of assets acquired, net of
  accumulated amortization of $7,290 in 2000 and $11,240 in 2001                   102,328       95,472
Deposits and other assets                                                            5,075        9,673
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   117,706      120,325
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Total assets                                                              $ 713,096    $ 763,470
=========================================================================================================
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Bank lines of credit                                                             $   5,572    $  27,278
Current maturities of long-term debt                                                14,063        5,374
Accounts payable                                                                    53,359       54,820
Accrued expenses                                                                    51,819       47,520
Income taxes                                                                         5,792       14,302
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       Total current liabilities                                                   130,605      149,294
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                                               24,202       24,552
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities                                            176,587      167,316
MINORITY INTEREST AND OTHER                                                          1,488          514
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                                                           --           --
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock - authorized 10,000,000 shares of $0.01
   par value; no shares issued and outstanding                                          --           --
Common stock - authorized 100,000,000 shares of $0.02 par value; issued
   and outstanding, 48,037,309 shares in 2000 and 47,074,776 shares in 2001            985          989
Additional contributed capital                                                      93,784       96,912
Retained earnings                                                                  320,384      390,447
Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                (4,760)      (9,595)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,208,700 shares in 2000 and 2,356,800 shares in 2001     (30,179)     (56,959)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Total stockholders' equity                                                  380,214      421,794
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                $ 713,096    $ 763,470
=========================================================================================================
              THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, (In thousands, except per share data)        1999         2000        2001
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<S>                                                            <C>        <C>         <C>
Net sales                                                      $ 915,342  $ 1,149,994 $ 1,197,197
Cost of goods sold                                               426,265      552,384     562,471
Restructuring and one-time charges                                    --           --       9,001
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   Gross profit                                                  489,077      597,610     625,725
Selling and shipping                                             281,282      341,924     371,156
Administrative                                                    77,465       88,692      97,432
Amortization of goodwill                                           2,093        2,993       4,191
Other one-time charges                                                --           --       7,702
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                                                                 360,840      433,609     480,481
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Operating profit                                              128,237      164,001     145,244
Other expense (income):
   Interest expense                                                6,653       12,104      15,876
   Interest income and other                                        (481)       1,361      (1,988)
   Equity in earnings of investees                                  (825)         146         666
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                                                                   5,347       13,611      14,554
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Earnings before income taxes, minority interest, and
      cumulative effect of accounting change                     122,890      150,390     130,690
Income tax expense                                                48,387       57,543      49,975
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   Earnings before minority interest and
      cumulative effect of accounting change                      74,503       92,847      80,715
Minority interest                                                      1          458          --
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting cha74,502      92,389       80,715
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of taxes                  --           --      (1,153)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Net earnings                                                $  74,502    $  92,389   $  79,562
==================================================================================================
Basic:
   Net earnings per common share before cumulative
      effect of accounting change                              $    1.52    $    1.91   $    1.69
   Cumulative effect of accounting change                             --           --       (0.02)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               $    1.52    $    1.91   $    1.67
   Weighted average number of shares outstanding                  49,165       48,471      47,629
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Diluted:
   Net earnings per common share before cumulative
      effect of accounting change                              $    1.50    $    1.89   $    1.69
   Cumulative effect of accounting change                             --           --       (0.02)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               $    1.50    $    1.89   $    1.66
   Weighted average number of shares outstanding                  49,604       48,818      47,902
==================================================================================================
            THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands, except share data)
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                                                                                                            ACCUMULATED
                                                COMMON STOCK        ADDITIONAL                                    OTHER
                                            --------------------   CONTRIBUTED    RETAINED    TREASURY    COMPREHENSIVE
                                                SHARES    AMOUNT       CAPITAL    EARNINGS       STOCK     INCOME (LOSS)      TOTAL
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                         <C>           <C>      <C>           <C>          <C>         <C>            <C>
Balance at January 31, 1998                 49,100,953    $  982   $    92,357   $ 153,493    $     --    $        --    $  246,832

Net earnings and comprehensive
  income for the year                               --        --            --      74,502          --             --        74,502

Common stock issued in connection
  with exercise of stock options                99,521         2           924          --          --             --           926

Treasury stock purchases                       (10,000)       --            --          --        (228)            --          (228)
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Balance at January 31, 1999                 49,190,474       984        93,281     227,995        (228)            --       322,032

Net earnings for the year                           --        --            --      92,389          --             --        92,389

Foreign currency translation adjustments            --        --            --          --          --         (4,760)       (4,760)
                                                                                                                         -----------
      Comprehensive income                                                                                                   87,629

Common stock issued in connection
   with exercise of stock option                45,535         1           503          --          --             --           504

Treasury stock purchases                    (1,198,700)       --            --          --     (29,951)            --       (29,951)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at January 31, 2000                 48,037,309       985        93,784     320,384     (30,179)        (4,760)      380,214

Net earnings for the year                           --        --            --      79,562          --             --        79,562

Foreign currency translation adjustments            --        --            --          --          --         (5,913)       (5,913)

Unrealized gains on certain
  investments (net of tax of $639)                  --        --            --          --          --          1,078         1,078
                                                                                                                         -----------
      Comprehensive income                                                                                                   74,727

Common stock issued in connection
   with exercise of stock options              185,567         4         2,616          --          --             --         2,620

Tax benefit from stock options                      --        --           512          --          --             --           512

Dividends paid ($.20 per share)                     --        --            --      (9,499)         --             --        (9,499)

Treasury stock purchases                    (1,148,100)       --            --          --     (26,780)            --       (26,780)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at January 31, 2001                 47,074,776    $  989   $    96,912   $ 390,447    $(56,959)   $    (9,595)   $  421,794
====================================================================================================================================
                           THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31,  (In thousands)                                                1999         2000         2001
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<S>                                                                                <C>          <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net earnings                                                                  $  74,502    $  92,389    $  79,562
     Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
        provided by operating activities:
             Cumulative effect of accounting change                                       --           --        1,153
             Depreciation and amortization                                            19,798       28,107       33,383
             Tax benefit from stock options                                               --           --          512
             Deferred income taxes                                                     4,680        3,422       (5,253)
             Equity in earnings of investees                                            (825)         146          666
             Minority interest                                                             1          458           --
             Restructuring and one-time charges                                           --           --       15,383
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
        effect of business acquisitions:
              Accounts receivable                                                        627       (9,336)       5,716
              Inventories                                                            (16,850)       3,523      (14,003)
              Prepaid expenses                                                          (566)         996         (630)
              Deposits and other assets                                                 (509)      (2,339)      (4,676)
              Accounts payable                                                         1,332       (5,192)      (5,314)
              Accrued expenses                                                         6,881        2,712       (1,895)
              Income taxes                                                            (1,655)       4,528        8,099
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                   Total adjustments                                                  12,914       27,025       33,141
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                   Net cash provided by operating activities                          87,416      119,414      112,703
Cash flows from investing activities:
    Purchases of property, plant and equipment                                       (42,611)     (47,740)     (25,322)
    Investment in investees                                                          (10,492)         609       (9,629)
    Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired                                     (22,176)     (59,422)        (447)
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                   Net cash used in investing activities                             (75,279)    (106,553)     (35,398)
Cash flows from financing activities:
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                               926          504        2,620
    Purchases of treasury stock                                                         (228)     (29,951)     (26,780)
    Borrowings from bank line of credit                                              454,900      385,902       44,259
    Repayments on bank line of credit                                               (453,200)    (400,497)     (22,553)
    Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt                                         135,620      149,000           --
    Payments on long-term debt                                                      (152,857)     (90,343)     (18,363)
    Dividends paid                                                                        --           --       (9,499)
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                   Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities               (14,839)      14,615      (30,316)
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                   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents               (2,702)      27,476       46,989
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                                        21,273       18,571       46,047
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                                           $  18,571    $  46,047    $  93,036
=======================================================================================================================
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for:
         Interest                                                                  $   6,994    $  11,463    $  16,695
         Income taxes, net of refunds                                                 45,700       49,937       46,621

                      THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 1:       SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company announced a realignment of
its business strategy and the formation of a new business segment, the
Non-Fragranced Products segment. The Company operates in two business segments -
Candles and Home Fragrance Products and Non-Fragranced Products. The Company has
operations outside of the United States and sells its products in both segments
worldwide. The Candles and Home Fragrance Products segment designs, manufactures
and markets an extensive line of products including scented candles, potpourri
and other fragrance products and markets a broad range of complimentary candle
accessories. These products are sold direct to the consumer under the
PartyLite(R) brand, to retailers in the mid-tier and premium retail channels,
under the Colonial Candle of Cape Cod(R), Kate's Original Recipe(TM) and
Carolina Designs(R) brands, and in the mass retail channel under the Ambria(TM),
Florasense(R) and FilterMate(R) brands. In Europe, these products are also sold
under the Gies(TM), Liljeholmens(R), Colony(R), Carolina Designs(R) and Wax
Lyrical(TM) brands. The Non-Fragranced Products segment designs, manufactures
and markets a broad range of products including decorative seasonal products for
the consumer market, under the Jeanmarie(R) and Impact(R) brand names, tabletop
illumination products, and portable heating fuel products for the hotel,
restaurant and catering trade, under the Sterno(R) and HandyFuel(R) brand names.

A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of
the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows:

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Blyth, Inc. and
its direct and indirect subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated. Investments in companies which are not
majority owned or controlled are reported using the equity method and are
recorded in other assets. Certain of the Company's subsidiaries operate on a 52
or 53 week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in January. European
operations maintain a calendar year accounting period which is consolidated with
the Company's fiscal period.

ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

CREDIT CONCENTRATION

The Company's credit sales are principally to department and gift stores, mass
merchandisers and distributors who purchase the Company's products for resale.
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally
does not require collateral. The Company makes provisions for estimated credit
losses.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The Company's international subsidiaries use their local currency as their
functional currency. Therefore all balance sheet accounts of international
subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the year-end rate of exchange,
and statement of earnings items are translated at the weighted average exchange
rates for the period. Resulting translation adjustments are included in
"Accumulated other comprehensive income". Gains and losses on foreign currency
transactions, which are included in income, were not material.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain reclassifications have been made in prior years' financial statements to
conform to classifications used in the current year.



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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

INVESTMENTS

The Company makes investments from time to time in the ordinary course of its
business which may include selected assets and product lines, long term
investments and/or joint ventures that either complement or expand its existing
business.

DERIVATIVES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company uses forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the impact of
foreign currency fluctuations on certain committed capital expenditures, certain
purchases of inventory, Canadian intercompany payables and on certain
intercompany loans. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial
instruments for trading purposes.

With regard to commitments for machinery and equipment and inventory in foreign
currencies, upon payment of each commitment the underlying forward contract is
closed and the corresponding gain or loss is included in the measurement of the
cost of the acquired asset. With regard to forward exchange contracts used to
hedge Canadian intercompany payables, gain or loss on such hedges is recognized
in earnings in the period in which the underlying hedged transaction occurs.
Gains or losses on foreign currency forward contracts related to intercompany
loans are recognized currently through income and generally offset the
transaction gains or losses in the foreign currency cash flows which they are
intended to hedge. If a hedging instrument is sold or terminated prior to
maturity, gains and losses are deferred until the hedged item is settled.
However, if the hedged item is no longer likely to occur, the resultant gain or
loss on the terminated hedge is recognized into earnings.

For consolidated financial statement presentation, net cash flows from such
hedges are classified in the categories of the cash flow with the items being
hedged (See further discussion in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations").

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company's financial instruments include accounts receivable, accounts
payable, short-term and long-term debt. Management believes the carrying value
of these items approximates their estimated fair values.

CASH EQUIVALENTS

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

INVENTORIES

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the
first-in, first-out method. The elements of cost are material, labor and
overhead.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING

The Company classifies shipping and handling fees billed to customers in revenue
and shipping and handling costs are classified as cost of goods sold (See Note 2
to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Accounting Changes").


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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation
and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided principally by use
of the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the lives of the respective leases or the
service lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.

The principal estimated lives used in determining depreciation and amortization
are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                          <C>
Buildings                                                    27 to 40 years
Leasehold improvements                                        5 to 10 years
Machinery and equipment                                       5 to 12 years
Office furniture, data processing equipment and software      3 to  7 years
</TABLE>

EXCESS OF COST OVER FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS ACQUIRED

The excess of costs of the acquisitions over the fair value of identifiable
assets acquired less liabilities assumed is being amortized on a straight-line
basis ranging from 15-40 years. On an ongoing basis, management reviews the
valuation of the intangible assets to determine possible impairment by comparing
the carrying value to the undiscounted future cash flows of the related assets.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income is defined as all changes in equity during a period from
non-owner sources. The Company reports, by major components and as a single
total, the change in comprehensive income during the period as part of the
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity.

INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense is based on pretax financial accounting income. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of
temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their
reported amounts.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue is recognized upon delivery, when both title and risk of loss transfer
to the customer. Prior to fiscal 2001, the Company recognized revenue upon
shipment (See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Accounting
Changes").

EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE

Earnings per common and common equivalent share are computed based upon the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, which includes
outstanding options for common stock, when dilutive.


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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2: ACCOUNTING CHANGES


For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2001, the Company adopted the provisions
of Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") 00-10, "Accounting for Shipping and
Handling Fees and Costs" which requires that amounts billed to customers for
shipping and handling fees be classified as revenues and shipping and handling
costs be classified as cost of goods sold. All prior periods have been restated
to reflect the reclassification of shipping and handling fees and costs
previously reported in selling and shipping expense in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings. The adoption has no impact on net earnings.

For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2001, the Company adopted the
newly-effective Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 101, "Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements". As a result of adopting SAB 101, the Company changed its
revenue recognition policy to recognize revenue upon delivery, when both title
and risk of loss are transferred to the customer. In accordance with the
provisions of SAB 101, the Company recorded a one-time charge of $1.2 million,
net of tax, which is reflected as a cumulative effect of an accounting change in
the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. This one-time charge had an effect
equal to $.02 Diluted Earnings Per Share. This adoption by the Company affected
certain amounts reported in the fiscal 2001 fourth quarter and full year
Consolidated Statements of Earnings and certain year-end Consolidated Balance
Sheet amounts such as a decrease in accounts receivable of approximately $12.5
million. The change in accounting method would not have had a material effect on
the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in fiscal 2000 or 1999 if adopted in
these periods.

NOTE 3: BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

In December 1998, the Company acquired 9,431,000 shares of Class A voting common
stock of Liljeholmens, a leading European candle manufacturer, in a private
sale. In June 1999, the Company acquired the remaining outstanding Class A and
Class B common stock of Liljeholmens through a tender offer. After the total
purchase price of approximately $51.2 million was applied to the fair value of
assets acquired and liabilities assumed, goodwill of approximately $28.2 million
was generated and is being amortized over 40 years.

In May 1999, the Company acquired the remaining 50% interest in Colony Gift
Corporation, Ltd. ("Colony") for approximately $10.0 million in cash. The excess
of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired
approximated $7.2 million and is being amortized over 15 years.

In January 2000, the Company acquired the net assets of Impact Plastics, a
seasonal decorative products company, as a product line extension of Jeanmarie
Creations, Inc., for approximately $19.8 million in cash. The excess of the
purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired
approximated $13.3 million and is being amortized over 20 years.


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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 4: UNUSUAL CHARGES

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company recorded restructuring and
other one-time charges of approximately $16.7 million pre-tax and unexpected bad
debt expenses of approximately $2.3 million pre-tax. The total of these charges
impacted fourth quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share by $.28. The following
summarizes the components of these charges:

Pre-tax expenses associated with the restructuring of the Company's European
activities, including asset write-offs, redundancy payments made to employees
and inventory write-downs were incurred in (a) its Fragrant Memories and Eclipse
Candles units (part of the Colony Group), (b) its Nordic and Becker units (part
of the Gies Group), and (c) Wax Lyrical, its U.K.-based specialty retailer. The
Company had evaluated its European consumer activities and closed or vacated
four production and warehousing facilities in order to reposition these units
more effectively for growth and profitability in fiscal 2002. Total charges
recorded in the fourth quarter related to these activities impacted fourth
quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share by $.13.

The Company, for strategic reasons, has chosen to exit certain lower margin
product lines, including the religious and citronella product lines. Expenses
associated with this activity includes asset write-offs, inventory write-downs
and severance payments made to employees, which impacted fourth quarter Diluted
Earnings Per Share by $.03.

The restructuring of the Company's U.S. consumer wholesale organizations, which
has been underway since early in fiscal 2001, will be concluded in late Spring,
2001. This initiative, which includes the consolidation of several facilities,
is expected to improve customer service, increase margins and enhance future
profitability. The associated actions resulted in one-time charges, including
the write-off of lease obligations of $1.2 million, severance payments made of
$0.2 million, equipment write-offs of $0.2 million and adjustments to the
carrying value of inventory of $5.2 million. Total pre-tax charges related to
these activities impacted fourth quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share by $.09.

The fourth quarter and full year results also include unexpected bad debt
expenses associated with customer bankruptcy filings by Home Place (formerly
Waccamaw Pottery), Bradlees, Montgomery Ward, Frank's Nursery and Spoils, a U.K.
retailer. Potential losses, net of likely recovery assumptions, impacted fourth
quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share by approximately $.03.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company recorded a non-cash
impairment charge of approximately $4.0 million related to its specialty
retailer in the Candles and Home Fragrance Products segment, for a write-off of
goodwill of approximately $3.0 million and a write-down of fixed assets of
approximately $1.0 million. The impairment charge was calculated as the present
value of the expected cash flows of the assets compared to the carrying value of
the assets.

Of the amounts recorded as restructuring and one-time charges during fiscal
2001, approximately $1.4 million of accrued liabilities is included in the
Consolidated Balance Sheet at January 31, 2001, relating entirely to lease
obligations.

NOTE 5: INVENTORIES


The major components of inventories are as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          2000        2001
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                     <C>         <C>
Raw materials                                           $ 40,071    $ 40,943
Work in process                                            4,625       2,747
Finished goods                                           142,000     157,396
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       $ 186,696   $ 201,086
=============================================================================
</TABLE>



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                          BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 6: ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 2000      2001
-----------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                            <C>       <C>
Compensation and certain benefits              $16,863   $17,651
Deferred revenue                                 7,212     5,282
Promotional expenses                            11,645     7,115
Taxes, other than income                         7,257     9,698
Interest payable                                 4,337     4,148
Other                                            4,505     3,626
-----------------------------------------------------------------
                                               $51,819   $47,520
=================================================================
</TABLE>


NOTE 7: BANK LINES OF CREDIT

As of January 31, 2001, the Company had a total of $10.0 million available under
an uncommitted bank line of credit. Amounts outstanding under the line of credit
bear interest at short term fixed rates. No amount was outstanding under the
uncommitted line of credit at January 31, 2001.

As of December 31, 2000, Liljeholmens had available lines of credit of
approximately $36.3 million of which approximately $2.1 million was outstanding.
The amounts outstanding under the lines of credit bear interest at a weighted
average rate of 5.22% at December 31, 2000. The lines of credit are renewed
annually.

Colony Gift has a short term revolving credit facility with Barclays Bank
("Barclays"), which matures on June 30, 2001, pursuant to which Barclays has
agreed to provide a revolving credit facility in an amount of up to $29.9
million, collateralized by certain of Colony Gifts' assets. As of December 31,
2000, Colony Gift had borrowings under the credit facility of approximately
$25.2 million, at a weighted average interest rate of 6.62%.

NOTE 8: LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           2000        2001
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                     <C>          <C>
7.54% Senior Notes                                      $  21,429    $  17,857
7.90% Senior Notes                                        149,000      149,134
Credit facilities                                          19,138        4,990
Other                                                       1,083          709
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          190,650      172,690
Less current maturities                                   (14,063)      (5,374)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        $ 176,587    $ 167,316
================================================================================
</TABLE>

In July 1995, the Company privately placed $25.0 million aggregate principal
amount of 7.54% Senior Notes due 2005. Such senior notes contain, among other
provisions, requirements for maintaining certain financial ratios and net worth.
At January 31, 2001, the Company was in compliance with such covenants. Payment
on the notes commenced in June 1999 and require annual installments through June
2005.


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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 8: LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)

In May 1999, the Company filed a shelf registration statement for issuance of up
to $250.0 million in debt securities with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. On September 24, 1999, the Company issued $150.0 million of 7.90%
Senior Notes due October 1, 2009 at a discount of approximately $1.0 million,
which is being amortized over the life of the notes. Such notes contain, among
other provisions, restrictions on liens of principal property or stock issued to
collateralize debt. At January 31, 2001, the Company was in compliance with such
covenants. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. The
proceeds of the offering were used to repay substantially all of the Company's
outstanding debt under its revolving and uncommitted lines of credit in the
United States.

Pursuant to the Company's revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility"), as
amended on September 14, 1999, which matures on October 17, 2002, lending
institutions have agreed, subject to certain conditions, to provide an unsecured
revolving credit facility to the Company in an aggregate amount of up to $135.0
million and to provide, under certain circumstances, an additional $33.8
million. Amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the
Company's option, at Bank of America's prime rate (9.00% at January 31, 2001) or
at the Eurocurrency rate plus a credit spread ranging from 0.25% to 0.50%, based
on a pre-defined financial ratio. At January 31, 2001, approximately $2.3
million in letters of credit was outstanding under the Credit Facility. The
Credit Facility contains, among other provisions, requirements for maintaining
certain financial ratios and limitations on certain payments. At January 31,
2001, the Company was in compliance with such covenants.

At December 31, 2000, Liljeholmens had various long-term debt agreements in
multiple European currencies maturing at different dates over the next two to
six years. The total amount outstanding as of December 31, 2000 under the loan
agreements was approximately $5.0 million with variable interest rates ranging
from 3.80% to 5.55%, of which $1.5 million relates to current maturities. The
loans are collateralized by certain of Liljeholmens' real estate.

Maturities under debt obligations are as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>
For the years ending January 31,
2002                                                                $  5,374
2003                                                                   3,701
2004                                                                   3,701
2005                                                                   3,709
2006                                                                   3,573
Thereafter                                                           152,632
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    $172,690
=============================================================================
</TABLE>

NOTE 9: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company has defined contribution employee benefit plans in both the United
States and certain of its foreign locations, covering substantially all eligible
non-union employees. Contributions to all such plans are principally at the
Company's discretion. Liljeholmens contributes to a Swedish government sponsored
retirement system which provides retirement benefits to certain of its
employees. The Company has a supplemental pension benefit agreement with one of
its key executives. Benefits pursuant to the agreement will be provided by a
purchased annuity insurance policy. Total expense related to all plans for the
years ended January 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 was $1.7 million, $3.0 million and
$3.5 million, respectively.


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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 10: COMMITMENTS

The Company utilizes operating leases for a portion of its facilities and
equipment. Generally, the leases provide that the Company pay real estate taxes,
maintenance, insurance and other occupancy expenses applicable to leased
premises. Certain leases provide for renewal for various periods at stipulated
rates.

The minimum future rental commitments under operating leases are as follows (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                  <C>
For the years ending January 31,
2002                                                                 $ 20,150
2003                                                                   18,087
2004                                                                   14,903
2005                                                                   13,141
2006                                                                   12,259
Thereafter                                                             16,937
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total minimum payments required                                $ 95,477
===============================================================================
</TABLE>

Rent expense for the years ended January 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 was $12.7
million, $14.6 million and $19.6 million, respectively.

NOTE 11: INCOME TAXES

Earnings before provision for income taxes (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   1999       2000       2001
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                              <C>        <C>        <C>
  United States                                  $111,969   $132,042   $114,956
  Foreign                                          10,921     18,348     15,734
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 $122,890   $150,390   $130,690
================================================================================
</TABLE>

Income tax expense consists of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   1999       2000       2001
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                              <C>        <C>        <C>
Current  income tax expense:
  Federal                                        $ 31,288   $ 41,062   $ 42,153
  State                                             9,120      7,545      7,552
  Foreign                                           3,299      5,514      5,523
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   43,707     54,121     55,228
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
  Federal                                           3,691      3,485     (3,060)
  State                                               651        615       (540)
  Foreign                                             338       (678)    (1,653)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    4,680      3,422     (5,253)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 $ 48,387   $ 57,543   $ 49,975
================================================================================
</TABLE>


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                          BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 11: INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are
as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            2000        2001
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>
Current deferred tax assets:
  Accrued compensation                                    $  1,040    $    740
  Allowance for doubtful receivables                           100         320
  Net operating loss and other tax credit carryforwards      1,780       2,630
  Other                                                         60           8
  Inventory Reserves                                            --       4,480
  Restructuring Reserves                                        --       1,360
  Valuation allowance                                       (1,780)     (1,730)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          $  1,200    $  7,808
================================================================================
Non-current deferred tax liabilities:
  Depreciation                                            $(24,202)   $(24,552)
================================================================================
</TABLE>

The valuation allowance relates principally to certain non-US tax loss
carryforwards, as the Company believes that due to various limitations in these
foreign jurisdictions, it is more likely than not that such benefits will not be
realized.

As of January 31, 2001, undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
considered permanently invested for which deferred income taxes have not been
provided were approximately $20.1 million.

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amount computed at the
federal statutory rate is as follows (in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   1999       2000       2001
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>         <C>        <C>
Tax provision at statutory rate                 $ 43,012    $ 52,635   $ 45,741
Tax effect of:
   State income taxes, net of federal benefit      5,626       4,656      4,910
   Other, net                                       (251)        252       (676)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                $ 48,387    $ 57,543   $ 49,975
================================================================================
</TABLE>


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                          BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




NOTE 12: EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS

At January 31, 2001, the Company had two stock-based compensation plans, which
are described below.

In accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," the Company has
elected to continue to account for stock-based compensation under the intrinsic
value based method of accounting described by Accounting Principles Board (APB)
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees."

Under APB No. 25, generally, no cost is recorded for stock options issued to
employees unless the option price is below market at the time options are
granted. The following pro forma net earnings and net earnings per common share
are presented for informational purposes and have been computed using the fair
value method of accounting for stock-based compensation as set forth in SFAS No.
123:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands, except per share data)            1999        2000         2001
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                            <C>         <C>          <C>
Net earnings:
   As reported                                 $ 74,502    $ 92,389     $ 79,562
   Pro forma                                     74,122      92,024       78,390
Net earnings per common share:
   As reported:
     Basic                                     $   1.52    $   1.91     $   1.67
     Diluted                                       1.50        1.89         1.66
   Pro forma:
     Basic                                     $   1.51    $   1.90     $   1.65
     Diluted                                       1.49        1.89         1.64
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant, using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions used for grants in 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively: expected
volatility was 43.7% for 1999 and 43.3% for 2000 and 44.2% for 2001; risk-free
interest rates at 4.27% to 5.67% for 1999, 4.89% to 6.63% for 2000 and 5.11% to
6.70% for 2001; expected life of 7 years for all years and an expected dividend
yield of .73%.

The Company has adopted the Amended and Restated 1994 Employee Stock Option Plan
(the "Employee Option Plan"), which provides for the grant to officers and
employees of both "incentive stock options" and stock options that are
non-qualified for Federal income tax purposes. The total number of shares of
common stock for which options may be granted pursuant to the Employee Option
Plan, subject to shareholder approval for 1,000,000 additional shares, is
2,880,000.

The exercise price of incentive stock options granted under the Employee Option
Plan may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock at
the time of grant, and the term of any option may not exceed 10 years. Options
generally become exercisable over a five-year period. With respect to any
employee who owns stock representing more than 10% of the voting power of the
outstanding capital stock of the Company, the exercise price of any incentive
stock option may not be less than 110% of the fair market value of such shares
at the time of grant, and the term of such option may not exceed five years.

The Company has also adopted the 1994 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee
Directors (the "Non-Employee Director Plan"). A total of 120,000 shares of
common stock may be issued through the exercise of options granted pursuant to
the Non-Employee Director Plan. No option may be granted under the Non-Employee
Director Plan after May 18, 2004.


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                          BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 12: EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS (CONTINUED)

Each non-employee director who is elected to office for the first time after
March 1, 1994 will, upon such date, automatically be granted an option to
acquire 3,000 shares of common stock. Each non-employee director who is in
office on November 15 of any year thereafter will, on the immediately succeeding
January 1, automatically be granted an option to acquire 1,500 shares of common
stock. The price of shares that may be purchased upon exercise of an option is
the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant.

Options granted pursuant to the Non-Employee Director Plan become exercisable in
full on the first anniversary of the date of the grant.

Transactions involving stock options are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   OPTION       WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                                   SHARES         EXERCISE PRICE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>                   <C>
Outstanding at January 31, 1998                 1,134,899             $   17.17
    Options granted                               262,000                 31.47
    Options exercised                             (99,521)                 9.31
    Options cancelled                             (65,670)                22.67
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at January 31, 1999                 1,231,708                 20.55
    Options granted                               432,000                 26.34
    Options exercised                             (45,535)                11.11
    Options cancelled                             (47,156)                23.90
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at January 31, 2000                 1,571,017                 22.32
    Options granted                               568,500                 24.95
    Options exercised                            (185,567)                14.12
    Options cancelled                            (120,500)                26.13
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at January 31, 2001                 1,833,450             $   23.72
================================================================================
</TABLE>

At January 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, options to purchase 461,407, 668,417 and
694,749 shares, respectively, were exercisable.

Options outstanding and exercisable as of January 31, 2001, by price range:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                OUTSTANDING                        EXERCISABLE
               ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------
                           WEIGHTED AVERAGE
      RANGE OF                    REMAINING  WEIGHTED AVERAGE              WEIGHTED AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICE     SHARES  CONTRACTUAL LIFE    EXERCISE PRICE     SHARES     EXERCISE PRICE
-------------- ----------- ----------------  ---------------- ----------   ----------------
<S>             <C>             <C>           <C>                <C>        <C>
$ 3.60 - 14.40    253,850       3.63          $         8.15     253,850    $         8.15
 14.40 - 25.20    613,701       7.57                   23.23     235,201             23.22
 25.20 - 36.00    965,899       8.14                   28.12     205,698             29.73
               -----------                                    ----------
                1,833,450                                        694,749
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

The weighted average fair value of options granted during the years ended
January 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 was $16.99, $14.46 and $12.91, respectively.



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<PAGE>

                          BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 13: SEGMENT INFORMATION

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company announced a realignment of
its business strategy and the formation of a new business segment, the
Non-Fragranced Products segment. The Company, which previously reported in a
single segment, has changed to reporting two business segments. Prior-year
business segment information has been restated to conform to the current-year
presentation. The Company's reportable segments are based on similarities in
products and represent the aggregation of operating units for which financial
information is regularly evaluated in determining resource allocation and
assessing performance. The Company operates in two business segments - Candles
and Home Fragrance Products and Non-Fragranced Products. The company has
operations outside of the United States and sells its products in both segments
worldwide.

The CANDLES AND HOME FRAGRANCE PRODUCTS segment designs, manufactures and
markets an extensive line of products including scented candles, potpourri and
other fragrance products and markets a broad range of complimentary candle
accessories. These products are sold direct to the consumer under the
PartyLite(R) brand, to retailers in the mid-tier and premium retail channels,
under the Colonial Candle of Cape Cod(R), Kate's Original Recipe(TM) and
Carolina Designs(R) brands, and in the mass retail channel under the Ambria(TM),
Florasense(R) and FilterMate(R) brands. In Europe, these products are also sold
under the Gies(TM), Liljeholmens(R), Colony(R), Carolina Designs(R) and Wax
Lyrical(TM) brands.

The NON-FRAGRANCED PRODUCTS segment designs, manufactures and markets a broad
range of products including decorative seasonal products for the consumer
market, under the Jeanmarie(R) and Impact(R) brand names, tabletop illumination
products, and portable heating fuel productS for the hotel, restaurant and
catering trade, under the Sterno(R) and HandyFuel(R) brand names.

Earnings represents net sales less operating expenses directly related to the
business segments and corporate expenses allocated to the business segments.
Earnings of the Candles and Home Fragrance Products segment for 2001 includes
restructuring and one-time charges of approximately $16.7 million and unexpected
bad debt expenses of approximately $2.3 million (See Note 4 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, "Unusual Charges"). Other income (expense) includes
interest expense, interest income and equity in earnings of investees which are
not allocated to the business segments. Identifiable assets for each segment
consists of assets used directly in its operations and intangible assets, if
any, resulting from purchase business combinations. Other identifiable assets
includes corporate long-term investments, deferred income taxes and deferred
bond costs which are not allocated to the business segments.

The geographic area data includes net trade sales based on product shipment
destination and long-lived assets (which consists of fixed assets, goodwill and
long-term investments) based on physical location.


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<PAGE>

                          BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 13: SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended January 31, (In thousands)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       1999          2000           2001
                                                   ------------------------------------------
<S>                                                <C>            <C>            <C>
Net Sales
   Candles and Home Fragrance Products             $   829,550    $ 1,053,430    $ 1,063,396
   Non-Fragranced Products                              85,792         96,564        133,801
                                                   ------------------------------------------
 TOTAL                                             $   915,342    $ 1,149,994    $ 1,197,197

 EARNINGS
   Candles and Home Fragrance Products (1)         $   121,560    $   153,800    $   129,046
   Non-Fragranced Products                               6,677         10,201         16,198
                                                   ------------------------------------------
                                                       128,237        164,001        145,244
   Other income (expense)                               (5,347)       (13,611)       (14,554)
                                                   ------------------------------------------
 EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES, MINORITY INTEREST
    AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE     $   122,890    $   150,390    $   130,690

 IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS
   Candles and Home Fragrance Products             $   464,482    $   583,183    $   612,488
   Non-Fragranced Products                              91,286        113,493        118,322
   Other                                                21,015         16,420         32,660
                                                   ------------------------------------------
 TOTAL                                             $   576,783    $   713,096    $   763,470

 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
   Candles and Home Fragrance Products             $    40,298    $    46,401    $    23,275
   Non-Fragranced Products                               2,313          1,339          2,047
                                                   ------------------------------------------
 TOTAL                                             $    42,611    $    47,740    $    25,322

 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
   Candles and Home Fragrance Products             $    16,817    $    24,833    $    28,949
   Non-Fragranced Products                               2,981          3,274          4,434
                                                   ------------------------------------------
 TOTAL                                             $    19,798    $    28,107    $    33,383

 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
 NET SALES
   United States                                   $   750,292    $   849,704    $   891,996
   International                                       165,050        300,290        305,201
                                                   ------------------------------------------
 TOTAL                                             $   915,342    $ 1,149,994    $ 1,197,197

 LONG LIVED ASSETS
   United States                                   $   240,251    $   289,480    $   294,383
   International                                        82,470         96,679         85,706
                                                   ------------------------------------------
 TOTAL                                             $   322,721    $   386,159    $   380,089
</TABLE>


(1)  2001 Candles and Home Fragrance Products includes restructuring and
     one-time charges of approximately $16.7 million and unexpected bad debt
     expenses of approximately $2.3 million (See Note 4 to the Consolidated
     Financial Statements, "Unusual Charges").



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<PAGE>

                          BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 14: STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN

On December 14, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to
repurchase up to 1,000,000 additional shares of its common stock bringing the
total authorization to 4,000,000 shares. During the course of fiscal 2001, a
total of 1,148,100 shares were repurchased for a total cost of approximately
$26.8 million. As of March 31, 2001, the Company had cumulatively purchased on
the open market 2,356,800 common shares for a total cost of approximately $57.0
million. The acquired shares are held as common stock in treasury at cost.

NOTE 15: EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the components of basic and diluted net earnings
per common share as required under SFAS No. 128 (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          1999      2000     2001
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                     <C>       <C>       <C>
Net earnings                                            $74,502   $92,389   $79,562
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
         Basic                                           49,165    48,471    47,629
         Dilutive effective of stock options                439       347       273
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
         Diluted                                         49,604    48,818    47,902
====================================================================================
</TABLE>

As of January 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, options to purchase 12,232, 78,321 and
90,886 shares of common stock, respectively, are not included in the computation
of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be antidilutive.


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<PAGE>

                          BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 16: SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

A summary of selected quarterly information for the years ended January 31 is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  2000 QUARTER ENDED
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          (In thousands, except per share data)
                                                                    APRIL 30      JULY 31     OCTOBER 31J    ANUARY 31
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Net sales (1)                                                     $   258,157   $   242,824   $   304,378   $   344,635
Gross profit (1)                                                      138,070       129,376       156,492       173,672
Net earnings                                                           18,537        16,430        29,888        27,533
Net earnings per common and
  common equivalent share:
     Basic (2)                                                    $      0.38   $      0.34   $      0.62   $      0.57
     Diluted (2)                                                         0.38          0.34          0.61          0.57
====================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    2001 QUARTER ENDED
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                           (In thousands, except per share data)
                                             APRIL 30(1)                  JULY 31(1)                 OCTOBER 31(1)        JANUARY 31
                                      -------------------------   --------------------------  --------------------------  ----------
                                          As            As             As           As             As            As
                                       Reported      Restated       Reported     Restated       Reported      Restated
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                   <C>          <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Net sales                             $ 274,880    $   291,368    $   235,408   $   248,688   $   316,597   $   324,430   $ 332,711
Gross profit                            163,320        158,479        136,079       132,203       176,678       166,906     168,137

Earnings before cumulative
  effect of accounting change            21,021         20,882         18,158        18,712        30,372        29,934      11,187
Cumulative effect of accounting
  change, net of taxes                       --         (1,153)            --            --            --            --          --
                                      ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net earnings                             21,021         19,729         18,158        18,712        30,372        29,934      11,187
Net earnings per common and
  common equivalent share:
   Basic (2)
     Net earnings before cumulative
       effect of accounting change    $    0.44    $      0.44    $      0.38   $      0.39   $      0.64   $      0.63   $    0.24
     Cumulative effect of
       accounting change                     --          (0.02)            --            --            --            --          --
                                      ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           0.44           0.41           0.38          0.39          0.64          0.63        0.24
   Diluted (2)
     Net earnings before cumulative
       effect of accounting change    $    0.44    $      0.43    $      0.38   $      0.39   $      0.64   $      0.63   $    0.24
     Cumulative effect of
       accounting change                     --          (0.02)            --            --            --            --          --
                                      ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           0.44           0.41           0.38          0.39          0.64          0.63     0.24
====================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>

(1) Restatements have been made to the previously reported fiscal 2001
    quarterly information to reflect the adoption of SAB 101. Data presented
    for both fiscal 2001 and 2000 have been adjusted to reflect the adoption
    of EITF 00-10. (See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements,
    "Accounting Changes").
(2) The sum of per share amounts for the quarters does not necessarily equal
    that reported for the year because the computations are made
    independently.


NOTE 17: SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On April 11, 2001 the Company acquired Midwest of Cannon Falls, Inc., a leading
creative expressions company in the decorative products and giftware industry,
for approximately $25.0 million in cash plus the assumption of long-term debt of
approximately $30.0 million.



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<PAGE>

ITEM 9.   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
          FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

          None.


                                    PART III

ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

    The information required by Items 10 through 13 is included in the Company's
proxy statement dated May 1, 2001, on pages 3 through 13.


                                     PART IV

ITEM 14.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

   (a)(1).  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   The following consolidated financial statements are contained on the
indicated pages of this report:

                                                                PAGE NO.

      Report of Independent Accountants........................   27

      Statements:

          Consolidated Balance Sheets..........................   28
          Consolidated Statements of Earnings..................   29
          Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity......   30
          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows................   31
          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements...........   32-46

(a)(2).   FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

   The following financial statement schedule is contained on the indicated
pages of this report:

                                                            PAGE NO.

      Report of Independent Accountants                       S-1
      Valuation and Qualifying Accounts                       S-2



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<PAGE>

   All other schedules are omitted because they are inapplicable or the
requested information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or
related notes.

   (a)(3).  EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT NO.  DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

    3.1*     Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant
    3.2*     Restated By-laws of the Registrant
    4.1+     Amended  and  Restated  1994  Employee  Stock  Option Plan of the
             Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
             Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed April 17, 2000)
    4.2+     Form of Nontransferable Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the
             Amended and Restated 1994 Employee Stock Option Plan of the
             Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
             Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
             ended July 31, 1996)
    4.3+     Form of Nontransferable Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under
             the Amended and Restated 1994 Employee Stock Option Plan of the
             Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the
             Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
             ended July 31, 1996)
    4.4+     1994 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors of the Registrant
             (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's
             Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31,
             1996)
    4.5*+    Form of Stock Option Agreement under the 1994 Stock Option Plan for
             Non-Employee Directors of the Registrant
    4.6(a)   Form of Indenture, dated as of May 20, 1999, between the Registrant
             and First Union National Bank, as Trustee (incorporated by
             reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3
             (Reg. No. 333-77721) filed on May 4, 1999)
    4.6(b)   Form of First Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 29, 1999
             between the Registrant and First Union National Bank, Trustee
             (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's
             Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 28, 1999)
   10.1      Credit Agreement, dated as of October 17, 1997, among the
             Registrant, the Banks listed therein, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company
             of New York, as documentation agent, and Bank of America National
             Trust and Savings Association, as administrative agent
             (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's
             Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October
             31, 1997)
   10.1(a)   Amendment No. 1 dated as of May 13, 1999 to the Credit Agreement
             (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(a) to the Registrant's
             Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31,
             2001)
   10.1(b)   Amendment No. 2 dated as of September 14, 1999 to the Credit
             Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(b) to the
             Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
             January 31, 2001)
   10.2      Note Purchase Agreement, dated July 7, 1995 (the "Note Purchase
             Agreements"), relating to the 7.54% Senior Notes due June 30, 2005,


                                       48
<PAGE>

             among Candle Corporation Worldwide, Inc., Candle Corporation of
             America, and PartyLite Gifts, Inc., as Issuers, the Registrant, as
             guarantor, and the Purchasers named therein (incorporated by
             reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
             Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 1995)
   10.2(a)   Fourth Amendment, dated as of October 17, 1997, to Note Purchase
             Agreements (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
             Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
             ended October 31, 1997)
   10.2(b)   Assumption Agreement, dated as of October 17, 1997, of Note
             Purchase Agreements, among Candle Corporation Worldwide, Inc.,
             Candle Corporation of America, and PartyLite Gifts, Inc., as
             assignors, and the Registrant, as assignee (incorporated by
             reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
             Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 1997)
   10.2(c)   Guaranty Agreement, dated as of October 17, 1997, by Candle
             Corporation Worldwide, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
             10.4 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
             fiscal quarter ended October 31, 1997)
   10.2(d)   Form of 7.54% Senior Notes due June 30, 2005 (incorporated by
             reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
             Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 1997)
   10.2(e)   Fifth Amendment, dated as of May 17, 1999, to Note Purchase
             Agreements (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2(e) to the
             Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
             January 31, 2000)
   10.3      Master Equipment Lease Agreement between MetLife Capital, Limited
             Partnership, as lessor, and Candle Corporation of America, as
             lessee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the
             Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
             January 31, 1995)
   10.4*     Standard Form Industrial Lease dated April 22, 1993, between Carol
             Point Builders I General Partnership and PartyLite Gifts, Inc.
   10.4(a)   First Amendment, dated August 21, 1995, between ERI-CP, Inc., a
             Delaware corporation, as successor to Carol Point Builders I
             General Partnership, and PartyLite Gifts, Inc., to Standard Form
             Industrial Lease dated April 22, 1993, between Carol Point Builders
             I General Partnership and PartyLite Gifts, Inc. (incorporated by
             reference to Exhibit 10.4(a) to the Registrant's Annual Report on
             Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1996)
   10.5      Lease Agreement, dated June 25, 1997, between Carol Stream I
             Development Company, as landlord, PartyLite Gifts, Inc., as tenant,
             and the Registrant, as guarantor (incorporated by reference to
             Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
             fiscal year ended January 31, 1998)
   10.6*+    Form of Indemnity Agreement between the Registrant and each of
             its directors


                                       49
<PAGE>

   10.7+     Promissory Note, dated March 17, 1995, payable by Elwood L. La
             Forge, Jr. and Mary G. La Forge to the Registrant (incorporated by
             reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
             10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998)
   10.8+     Mortgage, dated March 17, 1995, between Elwood L. La Forge, Jr. and
             Mary G. La Forge, as mortgagor, to the Registrant, as mortgagee
             (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrant's
             Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31,
             1998)
   10.9+     Blyth Industries, Inc. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
             (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's
             Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on December 21, 1999)
   10.10+    Employment Agreement dated as of August 1, 2000 by and between the
             Registrant and Robert B. Goergen (incorporated by reference to
             Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
             the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2000)
   10.11+    Registration Rights Agreement dated as of August 1, 2000 by and
             between the Registrant and Robert B. Goergen (incorporated by
             reference to Exhibit A to the Employment Agreement filed as Exhibit
             10.10 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
             year ended January 31, 2001)
   21.**     List of Subsidiaries
   23.**     Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants
   24.1**    Power of Attorney
   24.2**    Certified Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Registrant
----------
*  Included as an exhibit to the Registrant's  Registration  Statement on Form
   S-1 (No. 33-77458) and incorporated herein by reference.
** Filed herewith.
+  Management contract or compensatory plan required to be filed by Item 14(c)
   of this report.

   (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

   The following reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter of the
fiscal year ended January 31, 2001:

   Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 15, 2000, attaching share
repurchase authorization press release.

    Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 6, 2000, attaching earnings press
release.



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<PAGE>

                                   SIGNATURES


      Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Date:  May 1, 2001                 BLYTH, INC.



                                   By: /s/ Robert B. Goergen
                                      ----------------------
                                   Name: Robert B. Goergen
                                   Title: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
                                   President


<PAGE>

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

           Signature                                   Title                                     Date
           ---------                                   -----                                     ----

<S>                                     <C>                                                      <C>
/s/ Robert B. Goergen                   Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President;         May 1, 2001
---------------------------------       Director (Principal Executive Officer)
    Robert B. Goergen


/s/ Robert H. Barghaus                  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer               May 1, 2001
---------------------------------       (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
    Robert H. Barghaus


/s/ Roger A. Anderson                   Director                                                 May 1, 2001
---------------------------------
    Roger A. Anderson


/s/ John W. Burkhart                    Director                                                 May 1, 2001
---------------------------------
    John W. Burkhart


/s/ Pamela M. Goergen                   Director                                                 May 1, 2001
---------------------------------
    Pamela M. Goergen


/s/ Neal I. Goldman                     Director                                                 May 1, 2001
---------------------------------
    Neal I. Goldman


/s/ John E. Preschlack                  Director                                                 May 1, 2001
---------------------------------
    John E. Preschlack


/s/ Howard E. Rose                      Director                                                 May 1, 2001
---------------------------------
    Howard E. Rose


/s/ Frederick H. Stephens, Jr.          Director                                                 May 1, 2001
---------------------------------
    Frederick H. Stephens, Jr.
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

                      REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS ON
                          FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE



To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Blyth, Inc.:

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements referred to in our report
dated March 14, 2001, except for Note 14, as to which the date is March 31,
2001, and except for Note 17, as to which the date is April 11, 2001, appearing
in the 2001 Annual Report to Stockholders of Blyth, Inc. and Subsidiaries (which
report and consolidated financial statements are incorporated by reference in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K) also included an audit of the financial
statement schedule listed in Item 14(a)(2) of this Form 10-K. In our opinion,
this financial statement schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the
information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related
consolidated financial statements.


                           /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
                           ------------------------------
                           PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Chicago, Illinois
March 14, 2001




















                                       S-1
<PAGE>

                          BLYTH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS For the
                   years ended January 31 1999, 2000 and 2001
                                 (In thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     BALANCE AT   CHARGED TO              BALANCE AT
                                      BEGINNING    COSTS AND                  END OF
DESCRIPTION                          OF  PERIOD     EXPENSES  DEDUCTIONS      PERIOD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                       <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>
1999
Allowance for doubtful accounts           1,353        1,356       1,305       1,404
Income tax valuation allowance               --           18          --          18

2000
Allowance for doubtful accounts           1,404        2,060       1,310       2,154
Income tax valuation allowance               18        1,762          --       1,780
Inventory reserves                           --        8,146       5,315       2,831

2001
Allowance for doubtful accounts           2,154        2,761       2,795       2,120
Income tax valuation allowance            1,780           --          50       1,730
Inventory reserves                        2,831       15,762       8,892       9,701
</TABLE>








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