Panasonic Corporation (Exchange: Tokyo)
Kadoma, Osaka 571-8501, Japan Phone: +81-6-6908-1121
Fax: +81-6-6908-2351
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://panasonic.net
Overview
Panasonic Corporation (formerly Matsushita Electric Industrial) is one of the world's top consumer electronics makers. It changed its name after more than 70 years to match its recognizable brands, which include Panasonic, Quasar, Technics, and others. Its Digital AVC Networks unit makes TVs, VCRs, CD and DVD players, PCs, cell phones, and fax machines. Panasonic also sells components (batteries, electric motors, displays), home appliances (washing machines, vacuum cleaners), and factory-automation equipment (industrial robots, welding equipment). Boasting about 540 consolidated companies, Panasonic peddles its products worldwide. The company also owns and operates Panasonic Corporation of North America.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Panasonic Corporation (Exchange: Tokyo)
| Company Type | Public (Exchange: Tokyo; NYSE: PC [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £56,162.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (12.6%) |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | (£2,740.8) |
| 2009 Employees | 292,250 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (4.4%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Panasonic Corporation (Exchange: Tokyo)
| Honorary Chairman | Masaharu Matsushita (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Chairman | Kunio Nakamura Connect to this executive |
| President and Board Member | Fumio Ohtsubo Connect to this executive |
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Top competitors of Panasonic Corporation (Exchange: Tokyo)
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- #156 in FT Global 500
- Nikkei 225
