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Company Overview
| Company: | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Personal Computers |
| Website: | http://www.apple.com |
Apple aims for nothing short of a revolution, whether in personal computing or digital media distribution. The company's desktop and laptop computers -- all of which feature its OS X operating system -- include its Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook for the consumer and education markets, and more powerful Mac Pro and MacBook Pro for high-end consumers and professionals involved in design and publishing. Apple scored a runaway hit with its digital music players (iPod) and online music store (iTunes). Other products include mobile phones (iPhone), servers (Xserve), wireless networking equipment (Airport), and publishing and multimedia software. Its FileMaker subsidiary provides database software.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 36,537 (2009) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 12.5 (2009) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 5,704 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 18.0 (2009) |
| Number of Employees | 35,100 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 62.5 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | September |