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Microsoft Corp www.microsoft.com
Industry Group Code: 511210I
Ranks within this company's industry group:
Sales: 1 Profits: 1
Management Sales/Marketing Liberal Arts
Management Trainees: Y Mktg. Professionals: Y General Writing/Editing: Y
Experienced Management: Y Retail Sales: Technical Writing: Y
International Business: Y Commercial/Industrial: Y Graphic Arts/Photography: Y
MBA Graduates: Y Sales Trainees: Music: Y
Advertising Pros.: Y Broadcasting:
Other: Y
Information Systems Professionals Technical/Scientific
Information Management: Y Finance/Accounting: Y Engineers, Elec.: Y
Software Development: Y Law: Y Engineers, Other:
Hardware Development: HR/Other: Y Health/Lab:
Consulting/Other: Y Training: Y Scientists/Research: Y
Health Care: Petroleum/Chemicals:
Consulting: Math/Other: Y
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Computer Software
Personal Communications Services
Video Games Systems
Mobile Communications
Voice-Enabled Mobile Search
Internet Search Engine
E-Mail Services
Instant Messaging
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES:
Xbox LIVE
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft SQL Server
Zune
Visual Studio
Prodiance
Skype Global Sarl
VideoSurf Inc
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once.
Steve Ballmer, CEO
Peter Klein, CFO
Chris Capossela, Chief Mktg. Officer
Lisa Brummel, Chief People Officer
Craig Mundie, Chief Research Officer
Tony Scott, CIO/VP
Eric Rudder, Sr. VP-Tech. Strategy
Harry Shum, VP-Search Prod. Dev.
Grant George, VP-Sustaining Eng., Windows Test & Oper.
Mary E. Snapp, VP-Law & Corp. Affairs/Deputy General Counsel
Michael Park, VP-Oper, Bus. Solutions Sales & Mktg.
Craig Mundie, Chief Strategy Officer
Qi Lu, Pres., Online Svcs. Div.
Frank X. Shaw, VP-Corp. Comm.
Melvin Flowers, VP-Internal Audit
Nancy Anderson, VP-Corp. Affairs & Legal Affairs
Simon Leung, CEO/Chmn.-Microsoft Greater China Reg./VP
Ali Faramawy, Pres., Microsoft Middle East & Africa/VP
Marc Whitten, VP-Xbox LIVE
B. Kevin Turner, COO
Bill Gates, Chmn.
Jean-Philippe Courtois, Pres., Microsoft Int'l
Brain Tobey, VP-Supply Chain-Interactive Entertainment Bus.
Phone: 425-882-8080
Fax: 425-936-7329
Toll-Free: 800-642-7676
Address:
1 Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052 US
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES
Microsoft Corp. develops, manufactures and supports software for a wide range of computing devices. The company operates in five segments: Windows and Windows Live; Server and Tools; Online Services Business; Microsoft Business Division; and Entertainment and Devices Division. The Windows and Windows Live segment provides the premium and standard-edition Windows operating systems; maintains the Windows Live service; and develops the Internet Explorer browser. The company’s latest operating system is Windows 7. Other products in this segment include Windows Vista, Windows XP and Tablet PC Edition. The Server and Tools segment licenses products, applications, tools, content and services related to Windows server products and operating systems. The division offers the Windows Server operating system, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio and System Center products, among others. The Online Services Business segment consists of an online advertising platform and provides personal services including Bing, Microsoft adCenter, MSN and Atlas online tools for advertisers and publishers. The Microsoft Business Division offers the Microsoft Office and Office Web Apps systems, as well as Microsoft Dynamics business services. The Entertainment and Devices Division is responsible for developing, producing and marketing Xbox 360 video game systems, including consoles and accessories; Xbox LIVE; the Zune digital music and entertainment platform; PC software games; the Mediaroom Internet television software; and Windows Automotive. In 2011, the company acquired Skype Global S.a.r.l, operators of Skype, an Internet communication network with over 170 million users; Prodiance, an enterprise risk management software provider; and VideoSurf, Inc., a video discovery technology firm. Microsoft offers its employees health, dental and vision coverage; on-site health screenings; health club memberships; cigarette smoking cessation programs; adoption assistance; childcare service discounts; autism behavioral therapy; a 401(k) plan; an employee stock purchase plan; charitable gift matching; tuition assistance; and online training programs.
FINANCIALS: Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars-add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2010 note: Fiscal 2010 results were not available for all companies at press time.
  • 2010 Sales: $62,484,000
  • 2009 Sales: $58,437,000
  • 2008 Sales: $60,420,000
  • 2007 Sales: $51,122,000
  • 2006 Sales: $44,282,000
  • 2010 Profits: $24,098,000
  • 2009 Profits: $14,569,000
  • 2008 Profits: $17,681,000
  • 2007 Profits: $14,065,000
  • 2006 Profits: $12,599,000
Stock Ticker: MSFT Employees: 90000 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30
SALARIES/BENEFITS:
Pension Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan:
Profit Sharing:
Savings Plan: Y
Stock Purch. Plan: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $732,500
Bonus: $1,925,000
Second Exec. Salary: $682,500
Bonus: $682,500
OTHER THOUGHTS:
LOCATIONS: ('Y' = YES)
Apparent Top Female Officers: 16
Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
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