Premium Company Profile: Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft, one of the largest IT companies in the world, recorded a revenue of $51.12 billion in fiscal year 2007. It has a strong presence in more than 100 countries. The company's recent product launches and a strong pipeline of products provide excellent growth avenues to the company. It continues to grow both organically and inorganically.

Report Highlights
Microsoft offers operating system software, server application software, business and consumer applications software, software development tools, and Internet and intranet software. It serves individual consumers, small and medium-sized organizations, enterprises, governmental institutions, educational institutions, ISP's, application developers. The company's revenues for the fiscal year ended June 2007 grew by 15.4% over 2006. This increase is attributable to the increase in revenue associated with SQL Server, Windows Server, and Visual Studio, increase in Xbox 360 console sales, and the revenue accrued from licensing of the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Windows Vista. During the fiscal year 2007, Microsoft acquired companies like ScreenTonic, Tellme Networks, aQuantive Inc., Medstory Inc. and Parlano. The company's acquisition of the global digital marketing company aQuantive for approximately $6 billion is the largest acquisition in Microsoft's history and launched Windows Vista, Microsoft Office system.
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Overview 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
Company Structure 5
Company Overview and Key Facts 5
Business Description 7
Company Locations and Subsidiaries 15
Company Financials 18
Overview 18
Revenue by Division 18
Revenue by Geography 19
Products and Services List 20
Major Products and Services 20
COMPETITORS AND STRATEGIC BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS 21
Top Competitors 21
Suppliers and Partners 22
Suppliers and Partners 22
Clients 23
Shareholding Structure 24
Strategy 25
Mission 25
Company Statement 25
Strategy 29
Corporate Social Responsibility 30
Corporate Social Responsibility 30
SWOT Analysis 31
Overview 31
Strengths 32
Weaknesses 34
Weaknesses 34
Opportunities 35
Threats 37
Threats 37
Value Chain Analysis 39
Value Chain Analysis 39
Technology hardware and equipment 40
Software applications 40
Services 41
Key Employees 42
List of Key Employees 42
Key Employee Biographies 43
Financial and Operational Overview 49
Financial Overview 49
Key Industry-specific Ratios 51
Appendix 52
Ask the analyst 52
Datamonitor consulting 52
Disclaimer 52
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Table 1: Microsoft - Key Facts 6
Table 2: Microsoft - Other Locations and Subsidiaries 15
Table 3: Microsoft - Revenue by Division, 2006-2007 ($ Mn) 18
Table 4: Microsoft - Revenue by Geography, 2006-2007 ($ Mn) 19
Table 5: Microsoft – Major Products and Services 20
Table 6: Microsoft - Competitors 21
Table 7: Microsoft - Suppliers and Partners 22
Table 8: Microsoft – Clients 23
Table 9: Microsoft – Key Shareholders 24
Table 10: Microsoft - SWOT Analysis Summary 31
Table 11: Microsoft – Value Chain Analysis 39
Table 12: Microsoft – Key Employees 42
Table 13: Microsoft - Financial and Operational Highlights, 2003-2007 ($ Mn) 49
Table 14: Microsoft - Key Industry-specific Ratios, 2003-2007 51

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