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Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
United States - Map
Phone: 425-882-8080
Fax: 425-936-7329
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com

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Index Membership:Dow Jones Composite
Dow Industrials
S&P 100
S&P 500
S&P 1500 Super Comp
Nasdaq 100
Sector:Technology
Industry:Application Software
Full Time Employees:91,000

BUSINESS SUMMARY 
Microsoft Corporation provides software products for computing devices worldwide. Its Client segment engages in technical architecture, engineering, and product delivery of Windows product family comprising Windows Vista; Windows XP Professional and Home; Media Center Edition; Tablet PC Edition; and other Windows operating systems. The Server and Tools segment offers integrated server infrastructure and middleware software that support software applications and tools built on the Windows Server operating system. It offers Windows Server operating system; Microsoft SQL Server; Microsoft Enterprise Services; product support services; Visual Studio; System Center products; Forefront Security products; Biz Talk Server; MSDN; and TechNet. The Online Services Business segment offers personal communications services, such as email and instant messaging, and online information through MSN Search; MapPoint; MSN Internet Access; MSN Premium Web Services; Windows Live; and MSN Mobile Services. The Microsoft Business Division offers Microsoft office product set comprising enterprise content management, collaboration, unified communications, and business intelligence products; and Microsoft Dynamics products for financial management, customer relationship management, supply chain management, and analytics applications. The Entertainment and Devices Division develops the Xbox video game system, such as consoles and accessories, third-party games, games published under the Microsoft brand, and Xbox Live operations. It also offers Zune digital music and entertainment device; PC software games; online games; Mediaroom, an Internet protocol television software; and other devices. Further, Microsoft offers online advertising and publishing solutions. It has strategic alliance with Siemens VDO Automotive AG; Phase One A/S; LogicaCMG plc; Mayo Clinic; and AudioCodes, Ltd.; and collaboration with Presagis, Inc. Microsoft was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
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    KEY EXECUTIVES 
     PayExercised
    Mr. Steven A. Ballmer , 51
    Chief Exec. Officer and Exec. Director
    N/A N/A
    Mr. Christopher P. Liddell BE, MPhil, 49
    Chief Financial Officer and Sr. VP
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    Mr. Brian Kevin Turner , 43
    Chief Operating Officer
    N/A N/A
    Mr. Jeffrey S. Raikes , 50
    Pres of Bus. Division
    N/A N/A
    Mr. Kevin Johnson , 47
    Pres of the Platforms & Services Division
    N/A N/A
    Dollar amounts are as of and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc. "Exercised" is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year.
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