Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM)

5300 California Ave.
Irvine, CA 92617 (Map)
Phone: 949-926-5000
Fax: 949-926-6589
http://www.broadcom.com

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Overview

Broadcom harbors broad ambitions for its semiconductors' impact on broadband communications: it wants them to drive every part of the high-speed wired and wireless networks of the future. The core applications for its integrated circuits (ICs) are digital set-top boxes, cable modems, servers, and networking gear for homes and offices. Broadcom also makes semiconductors for carrier access, DSL, and wireless communications equipment, including mobile phones. Customers have included Apple, Cisco, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, LG, Nokia, and Samsung Electronics. The Asia/Pacific region contributes around 93% of Broadcom's sales.

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Key financials for Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM)

Company Type Public (NASDAQ: BRCM)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £4,407.4
1-Year Sales Growth 51.8%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £699.3
1-Year Net Income Growth 1,557.7%
2010 Employees 8,950
1-Year Employee Growth 20.8%
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Key people and executives for Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM)

Chairman John E. Major
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President, CEO, and Director Scott A. McGregor
EVP and CFO Eric K. Brandt
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