The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)
Burbank, CA 91521-9722 (Map) Phone: 818-560-1000
Fax: 818-560-1930
http://disney.go.com
Overview
The monarch of this magic kingdom is no man but a mouse -- Mickey Mouse. The Walt Disney Company is the world's #2 media conglomerate (behind Time Warner) with assets encompassing movies, music, publishing, television, and theme parks. Its TV holdings include the ABC television network and 10 broadcast stations, as well as a portfolio of cable networks including ABC Family, Lifetime Entertainment (50%-owned), and ESPN (80%). Walt Disney Studios produces films through such imprints as Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone, Pixar, and Miramax. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is one of the top theme park operators in the world, anchored by its popular Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: DIS) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | September |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £20,821.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 6.6% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £2,435.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (5.5%) |
| 2008 Employees | 150,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 9.5% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)
| Chairman | John E. Pepper Jr. (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Robert A. (Bob) Iger Connect to this executive |
| Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts | James A. (Jay) Rasulo Connect to this executive |
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See how The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #60 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- Dow Jones Industrials
- #115 in FT Global 500
