The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)

500 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521-9722 (Map)
Phone: 818-560-1000
Fax: 818-560-1930
http://disney.go.com

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Overview

The monarch of this magic kingdom is no man but a mouse -- Mickey Mouse. The Walt Disney Company is the world's largest media conglomerate, with assets encompassing movies, television, publishing, and theme parks. Its Disney/ABC Television Group includes the ABC television network and 10 broadcast stations, as well as a portfolio of cable networks including ABC Family, Disney Channel, and ESPN (80%-owned). Walt Disney Studios produces films through imprints Walt Disney Pictures, Disney Animation, and Pixar, and its Marvel Entertainment is a top comic book publisher and film producer. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts operates the company's popular theme parks including Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

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Key Numbers from Hoover's UK

Key financials for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)

Company Type Public (NYSE: DIS)
Fiscal Year-End September
2011 Sales (mil.) £26,167.4
1-Year Sales Growth 7.4%
2011 Net Income (mil.) £3,076.0
1-Year Net Income Growth 21.3%
2011 Employees 156,000
1-Year Employee Growth 4.7%
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Key people and executives for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)

Chairman John E. Pepper Jr.
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President, CEO, and Director Robert A. (Bob) Iger
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