Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX)
Natick, MA 01760-1537 (Map) Phone: 508-650-8000
Fax: 508-650-8910
http://www.bostonscientific.com
Overview
Boston Scientific operates under the threat of minimal invasion. The company makes medical supplies used in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Its devices are used to diagnose and treat conditions in a variety of medical fields, including cardiology (cardiovascular group), gynecology and urology (endosurgery group), pain management (neuromodulation), and heart failure and arrhythmia (cardiac rhythm management group). Its 13,000-plus products, made in about 25 factories, include defibrillators, catheters, coronary and urethral stents, pacemakers, biopsy forceps and needles, and urethral slings. Boston Scientific markets its wares in some 45 countries worldwide, primarily through its own direct sales staff.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: BSX) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £5,559.3 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (3.7%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | (£1,406.1) |
| 2008 Employees | 24,800 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (9.8%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX)
| Chairman | Peter M. (Pete) Nicholas (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| EVP Operations | Kenneth J. (Ken) Pucel |
| EVP Finance and Information Systems and CFO | Samuel R. (Sam) Leno |
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- #320 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- #421 in FT Global 500
