Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC)

350 Ellis St.
Mountain View, CA 94043 (Map)
Phone: 650-527-8000
http://www.symantec.com

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Overview

Symantec never has a problem with insecurity. The company provides security, storage, and systems management software for businesses and consumers. Its applications handle such functions as virus protection, PC maintenance, data backup and recovery, intrusion detection, data loss prevention, spam control, content filtering, and remote server management. Symantec sells its products through a direct sales force, as well as through distributors, resellers, computer manufacturers, and systems integrators. The company also provides managed services and training. Customers in the Americas account for more than half of sales.

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Key financials for Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC)

Company Type Public (NASDAQ: SYMC)
Fiscal Year-End March
2011 Sales (mil.) £3,860.7
1-Year Sales Growth 3.4%
2011 Net Income (mil.) £372.3
1-Year Net Income Growth (16.4%)
2011 Employees 18,600
1-Year Employee Growth 6.9%
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Key people and executives for Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC)

Chairman John W. Thompson
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President, CEO, and Director Enrique T. Salem
EVP and CFO James A. Beer
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