Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT)
Overview
Red Hat hopes that businesses are ready to try open-source operating systems on for size. The company dominates the market for Linux, the open-source computer operating system (OS) that is the chief rival to Microsoft's Windows operating systems. In addition to its Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS, the company's product line includes database, content, and collaboration management applications; server and embedded operating systems; and software development tools. Red Hat also provides consulting, custom software development, support, and training services. The company's business model is a mix of providing free, open-source software paired with subscription-based support, training, and integration services.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: RHT) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | February |
| 2011 Sales (mil.) | £564.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 21.5% |
| 2011 Net Income (mil.) | £66.5 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 23.0% |
| 2011 Employees | 3,700 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 15.6% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT)
| Chairman | Gen. Henry H. (Hugh) Shelton (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| President, CEO, and Director | James M. (Jim) Whitehurst |
| EVP and CFO | Charles E. (Charlie) Peters Jr. |
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