| MICROSOFT CORP www.microsoft.com | | Industry Group Code: 511204 | | | | Ranks within this company's industry group: | | Sales: 1 | Profits: 1 |
| | | Management: | | Mgmt. Trainees: | Y | | Experienced Mgmt.: | Y | | Int'l Business: | Y | | MBA Graduates: | Y | | | | | | |
| | Sales/Marketing: | | Mktg. Professionals: | Y | | Retail Sales: | | | Commercial/Industrial: | Y | | Sales Trainees: | | | Advertising Pros.: | Y | | | |
| | Liberal Arts: | | Gen. Writing/Editing: | Y | | Technical Writing: | Y | | Graphic Arts/Photog.: | Y | | Music: | Y | | Broadcasting: | | | Other: | Y |
| | Information Systems: | | Info. Management: | Y | | Software Dev.: | Y | | Hardware Dev.: | Y | | Systems Integration: | Y | | Consulting/Other: | Y | | |
| | Professionals: | | Finance/Accounting: | Y | | Law: | Y | | HR/Other: | Y | | Training: | Y | | Health Care: | | | Consulting: | |
| | Tech/Scientific: | | Engineers, Elec.: | Y | | Engineers, Others: | | | Health/Lab: | | | Scientists/Research: | Y | | Petroleum/Chemicals: | | | Math/Other: | Y |
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| TYPES OF BUSINESS: | BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES | Computer Software
Personal Communications Services
Video Games Systems
Directory Assistance
Voice-Enabled Mobile Search
Internet Search Engine
E-Mail Services
Instant Messaging
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| Windows
Microsoft Office 12
Windows Vista
Xbox 360
MSN
Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Live
Tellme Networks, Inc.
| | CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. | Steve Ballmer, CEO
Kevin Turner, COO
Christopher Liddell, CFO
Yusuf Mehdi, Sr. VP/Chief Advertising Strategist
Lisa Brummel, Sr. VP-Human Resources
Rick Rashid, Sr. VP-Research
Stuart L. Scott, CIO/VP
Frank H. Brod, VP-Admin.
Brad Smith, General Counsel/Sr. VP-Legal & Corp. Affairs/Sec.
Bruce Jaffe, VP-Corp. Dev.
Martha Bejar, VP-Comm. Sector
Frank H. Brod, VP-Finance/Chief Acct. Officer
Jeff Bell, VP-Global Mktg., Interactive Entertainment Bus.
Neil Holloway, Pres., Microsoft EMEA
Todd Holmdahl, VP-Gaming & Xbox Product Group
Maria Martinez, VP-Worldwide Svcs.
Bill Gates, Chmn.
Jean-Philippe Courtois, Pres., Microsoft Int't
| | Phone: 425-882-8080 | | Fax: 425-936-7329 | | Toll-Free: 800-642-7676 | Address: One Microsoft Way, Redmond,
WA 98052-6399 US |
| | GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES | Microsoft Corp. develops, manufactures and supports software for businesses, government and consumers. The company offers online services; input devices; operating systems; server applications; business and consumer productivity applications; software development tools; and Internet and intranet software and technologies. Microsoft operates in seven segments. The client segment produces technical architecture, engineering and product delivery of the Windows product family. Products include Windows XP Professional and Home; Media Center Edition; and Tablet PC Edition. The server and tools segment develops and markets Windows server products and operating systems; builds standalone and software development lifecycle tools for software architects, developers, testers and project managers; and provides consulting and product support services. The information worker segment consists of the Microsoft Office system of programs, services and software solutions. The Microsoft business solution segment through the Microsoft Dynamics brand offers financial management, customer relationship management, supply chain management and analytics applications. The MSN segment provides services such as e-mail and instant messaging; online information offerings such as MSN Search, MapPoint and MSN portals and channels; and a variety of online paid offerings. The mobile and embedded devices segment develops and markets products that extend the Windows platform to mobile devices such as PDAs and phones and to embedded devices. The home and entertainment segment develops, produces and markets the Xbox video game system, PC software games, online games and other devices. In 2006, the firm partnered with DIRECTV to explore digital music, television and movies in portable devices. In early 2007, Microsoft released Windows Vista. In May 2007, the firm agreed to acquire aQuantive, Inc. for roughly $6 billion. In May 2007, the firm acquired Tellme Networks, Inc., a provider of nationwide directory assistance and voice-enabled mobile search.
Microsoft offers its employees a 401(k) plan; an employee stock purchase plan; medical, dental and vision care; and life insurance. |
| FINANCIALS: Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars-add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2006 note: Fiscal 2006 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2006 is for 12 months. | | 2006 Sales: | $44,282,000 | (12 months) | 2006 Profits: | $12,599,000 | (12 months) | | 2005 Sales: | $39,788,000 | | 2005 Profits: | $12,254,000 | | | 2004 Sales: | $36,835,000 | | 2004 Profits: | $8,168,000 | | | 2003 Sales: | $32,187,000 | | 2003 Profits: | $9,993,000 | | | 2002 Sales: | $28,365,000 | | 2002 Profits: | $7,829,000 | | Stock Ticker: MSFT | Employees: 71,000 | Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 |
| SALARIES/BENEFITS: | | Pension Plan: | ESOP Stock Plan: | Profit Sharing: | | Savings Plan: Y | Stock Purch. Plan: Y | | | | | | Top Exec. Salary: $616,667 | Bonus: $350,000 | | Second Exec. Salary: $616,667 | Bonus: $350,000 |
| OTHER THOUGHTS: | LOCATIONS: ('Y' = YES) | | Apparent Top Female Officers: 18 | W | SW | MW | SE | NE | INTER. | | Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
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