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| | The Apple Computer corporation announced today that it will cut prices on its line of iMac computers. Apple is the computer company that has become best known for its innovative designs and its digital music player, the IPod. Apple actually dubbed 2003 the "year of the notebook."
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL, LSE: ACP) — American corporation, manufacturer of personal computers, audio-players iPod and software. One of the pioneers in the field of personal computers and modern multitasking operating systems with graphical interface. Headquarters — Cupertino, California.
Till January 9, 2007, official name of corporation for more than 30 years was “Apple Computer”. Removal of word “Computer” from the name indicates the shift in main focus of corporation from traditional computer technology market towards consumer electronics.
Overall strength of work force – 21.6 thousand personnel (as on September 29, 2007);
Proprietors
“Apple” is a public company and its shares are traded at stock exchange NASDAQ and London stock exchange. Capitalization in mid of July, 2007 — $115.3 billions.
Top management:
* Steve Jobs — co-founder and CEO from 1997;
* Al Gore —Member of Board of Directors;
* Eric E. Schmidt— Member of Board of Directors;
* Arthur D. Levinson;
* Millard Drexler;
* Jerry York;
* Bill Campbell;
* Andrea Jung — Member of Board of Directors from 07.01.2008
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