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Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Corporate Address
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-7329
USA
Tel: (425) 882-8080
Fax: (425) 706-7329
http://www.microsoft.com
Important Dates
Important Dates
DateEvent
1975Microsoft founded
Jan. 1, 1979Microsoft moves from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Bellevue, Washington
June 25, 1981Microsoft incorporates
Aug. 12, 1981IBM introduces its personal computer with Microsoft's 16-bit operating system, MS-DOS 1.0
Feb. 26, 1986Microsoft moves to corporate campus in Redmond, Washington
March 13, 1986Microsoft stock goes public
Aug. 1, 1989Microsoft introduces earliest version of Office suite of productivity applications
May 22, 1990Microsoft launches Windows 3.0
Aug. 24, 1995Microsoft launches Windows 95
Dec. 7, 1995Bill Gates outlines Microsoft's commitment to supporting and enhancing the Internet
June 25, 1998Microsoft launches Windows 98
Jan. 13, 2000Steve Ballmer named president and chief executive officer for Microsoft
Feb. 17, 2000Microsoft launches Windows 2000
June 22, 2000Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer outline Microsoft's .NET strategy for Web services
May 31, 2001 Microsoft launches Office XP
Oct. 25, 2001Microsoft launches Windows XP
Nov. 15, 2001Microsoft launches Xbox
Jan. 15, 2002Bill Gates outlines Microsoft's commitment to Trustworthy Computing
Nov. 7, 2002Microsoft and partners launch Tablet PC
Jan. 16, 2003Microsoft declares annual dividend
April 24, 2003Microsoft launches Windows Server 2003
Oct. 21, 2003Microsoft launches Microsoft Office System
July 20, 2004Microsoft announces plans to return up to $75 billion to shareholders in dividends and stock buybacks
Nov. 22, 2005Microsoft launches Xbox 360
June 15, 2006Microsoft announces that Bill Gates will transition out of a day-to-day role in the company in July 2008, Ray Ozzie is named chief software architect and Craig Mundie chief research and strategy officer
July 20, 2006Microsoft announces a new $20 billion tender offer and authorizes an additional share-repurchase program of up to $20 billion over five years
Jan. 30, 2007Microsoft launches Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office System to consumers worldwide
Feb. 27, 2008Microsoft launches Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008
June 27, 2008Bill Gates transitions from his day-to-day role at Microsoft to spend more time on his work at The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Oct. 22, 2009Microsoft launches Windows 7
May 12, 2010Microsoft launches Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 to businesses
June 15, 2010Microsoft launches general availability of Office 2010
Board of Directors
Last updated: July 1, 2010
Board of Directors
Steven A. BallmerChief Executive Officer, Microsoft Corporation
Dina DublonFormer Chief Financial Officer, JPMorgan Chase
William H. Gates IIIChairman, Microsoft Corporation
Raymond V. GilmartinFormer Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Merck & Co., Inc.
Reed HastingsFounder, Chairman and CEO, Netflix, Inc.
Maria M. KlawePresident, Harvey Mudd College
David F. MarquardtGeneral Partner, August Capital
Charles H. NoskiExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bank of America Corporation
Dr. Helmut PankeFormer Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG
Microsoft's Businesses
Last updated: Nov. 19, 2009
Client
Includes the Windows product family and is responsible for our relationships with personal computer manufacturers.
Server and Tools
Software server products, services and solutions, including: Windows Server operating system, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Enterprise Services, Visual Studio, System Center products, Forefront security products and Biz Talk Server.
Online Services Business
Consists of an online advertising platform with offerings for publishers and advertisers, personal communications services such as e-mail and instant messaging, and online information offerings such as Live Search and the MSN portals and channels.
Microsoft Business Division
Includes the Microsoft Office suites, desktop programs, servers, and services and solutions; Microsoft Dynamics; and Unified Communications business solutions.
Entertainment and Devices Division
Consists of the Xbox video game system, including consoles and accessories, Xbox Live operations, Zune digital music and entertainment device; Mediaroom, mobile and embedded device platforms, Surface computing platform, and Windows Automotive.
Operation Centers
Last updated: Mar. 9, 2009
Operation Centers
RoleLocation
Licensing, Manufacturing, Operations and Logistics Dublin, Ireland
Manufacturing Humacao, Puerto Rico, USA
Licensing and Operations Reno, Nevada, USA
Operations and Logistics Singapore
Microsoft Subsidiaries
Last updated: April 20, 2010
Microsoft Subsidiaries
Albania Dominican Republic Latvia Qatar
Algeria Ecuador Lebanon Romania
Argentina Egypt Libya Russia
Armenia El Salvador Lithuania Saudi Arabia
Australia Estonia Luxembourg Senegal
Austria Finland Macao SAR Serbia
Azerbaijan France Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Singapore
Bahrain Georgia Malaysia Slovakia
Bangladesh Germany Malta Slovenia
Belarus Greece Mauritius South Africa
Belgium Guatemala Mexico Spain
Bermuda Honduras Montenegro Sri Lanka
Bolivia Hong Kong SAR Morocco Sweden
Bosnia & Herzegovina Hungary Namibia Switzerland
Brazil Iceland Netherlands Taiwan
Brunei India New Zealand Thailand
Bulgaria Indonesia Nigeria Trinidad & Tobago
Cameroon Iraq Norway Tunisia
Canada Ireland Oman Turkey
Chile Israel Pakistan Ukraine
China Italy Panama United Arab Emirates
Colombia Japan Paraguay United Kingdom
Costa Rica Jordan Peru United States
Côte d'Ivoire Kazakhstan Philippines Uruguay
Croatia Kenya Poland Venezuela
Cyprus Korea Portugal Vietnam
Czech Republic Kuwait Puerto Rico Zimbabwe
Denmark
Revenue and Headcount
Last updated: June 30, 2010
Headcount & Revenue Growth
Microsoft's worldwide headcount and revenue growth for the past 10 fiscal years are summarized below (click headings to sort):
Fiscal Year Ending *
Head Count *
Net Revenue (US$) *
Growth *
Net Income (US$) *
Growth *
June 30, 2010 88,596 $62.48B 7% $18.76B 29%
June 30, 2009 92,736 $58.44B -3% $14.57B -18%
June 30, 2008 91,259 $60.42B 18% $17.68B 26%
June 30, 2007 78,565 $51.12B 15% $14.07B 12%
June 30, 2006 71,172 $44.28B 11% $12.60B 3%
June 30, 2005 61,000 $39.79B 8% $12.25B 50%
June 30, 2004 57,086 $36.84B 14% $8.17B 8%
June 30, 2003 54,468 $32.19B 13% $7.53B 29%
June 30, 2002 50,621 $28.37B 12% $5.35B -28%
June 30, 2001 48,030 $25.30B 10% $7.35B -22%
Employment Information
Last updated: June 30, 2010
Current Employment Headcount
LocationEmployees
Worldwide 88,596
USA 53,601
Puget Sound (Washington State) 39,824
Reported Gender Breakout (USA)
GenderEmployeesPercentage
Male 40,789 76.1%
Female 12,812 23.9%
Reported Age Breakout (USA)
Age Range1EmployeesPercentage
29 or Under 8,253 15.4%
30-39 23,114 43.1%
40+ 22,234 41.5%
1Average age: 38.1 years.

Functional Breakout (Worldwide)
RoleEmployees
Business Group 42,114
Sales & Marketing Support Group 37,294
Operations Group 9,187
Real Estate Portfolio
Last updated: June 30, 2010
Owned
LocationTotal Square FeetNo. of Sites
Puget Sound 9,820,546 79
Other US 2,371,024 10
International 2,211,378 10
SUBTOTAL:14,402,94899
Leased
LocationTotal Square FeetNo. of Sites
Puget Sound 5,196,382 50
Other US 3,918,587 120
International 8,965,282 370
SUBTOTAL:18,080,251540
Total Portfolio
LocationTotal Square FeetNo. of Sites
Puget Sound 15,016,928 129
Other US 6,289,611 130
International 11,176,660 380
GRAND TOTAL:32,483,199639
About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.