AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL)
Overview
Everybody's favorite spinoff is still serving America online. Formerly a subsidiary of Time Warner, AOL was spun off to shareholders at the tail end of 2009. The Web portal serves users with an array of content and communication tools, including sites for news (TheHuffingtonPost.com), maps (MapQuest), instant messaging (AIM), entertainment (Moviephone), and technology (Engadget and TechCrunch). AOL earns revenues through advertising (AOL Advertising) and subscription sales. It sells ads on third-party sites through its Third Party Network. Search services are provided through a deal with Google. AOL still offers dial-up Internet access services for a monthly fee to nearly 4 million subscribers in the US.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: AOL) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £1,562.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (25.8%) |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | (£505.8) |
| 2010 Employees | 5,860 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (12.5%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL)
| Chairman and CEO | Tim Armstrong (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| EVP and CFO | Arthur (Artie) Minson |
| Media Contact, Community Relations, Event Marketing and Executive Speaking Inquiries | Rachel Gross |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL)
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More Industry InformationSubsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL)
- AOL Advertising, Inc.
- CompuServe Interactive Services, Inc.
- MapQuest, Inc.
- MovieTickets.com, Inc.
- TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.
- Weblogs, Inc.
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- S&P 400
- #764 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

