Dolby Laboratories, Inc. · San Francisco, CA United States ·(NYSE: DLB)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Talk about having a sound business model. Dolby Laboratories is the market leader in developing sound processing and noise reduction systems for use in professional and consumer audio and video equipment. Though it does make some of its own products, Dolby mostly licenses its technology to other manufacturers. (Licensing accounts for more than 80% of revenue.) The firm has about 1,500 patents and more than 980 trademarks worldwide. In film, the Dolby Digital format has become the de facto audio standard; its systems equip movie screens around the globe. The company has expanded into digital audio compression. American engineer and physicist Ray Dolby and his family own the company. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: DLB Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | September |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $640.2 |
| 2008 Employees | 1,153 |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Executives
40 executives listed for Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'s San Francisco, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Peter Gotcher | Network |
| President and CEO | Kevin Yeaman | Network |
| EVP and CFO | Murray Demo | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Demand is driven by technological innovation and by growth in business activity and consumer spending. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and good marketing. Large companies have big economies of scale in providing a highly automated service to large numbers of customers, and have the financial resources required to build and maintain large networks. Smaller companies can compete effectively in small markets or by providing specialty services. Due to a large degree of automation, average revenue per employee is a high at about $500,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Competitors
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