iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ (GM): IRBT)
Overview
If you're a fan of the old Jetsons episodes, you'll probably appreciate iRobot. The company makes robots for all sorts of applications, from government and military to home appliances. Its Roomba FloorVac and Scooba are the first of their kind to automatically clean floors. iRobot also makes the Looj gutter-cleaning 'bot, the Seaglider unmanned underwater robot for use in oceans, and the PackBot, which performs battlefield reconnaissance and bomb disposal for the US Army. iRobot boasts offices in the US and Hong Kong and sells its products through retailers worldwide. The company was founded in 1990 by robot engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. iRobot acquired Nekton Research in 2008.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ (GM): IRBT)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ (GM): IRBT) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £212.4 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 23.5% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £0.5 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (91.7%) |
| 2008 Employees | 479 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 13.2% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ (GM): IRBT)
| Chairman and CEO | Colin M. Angle (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP, CFO, and Treasurer | John J. Leahy Connect to this executive |
| VP Human Resources | Penny Outlaw Connect to this executive |
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