APPLE THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL HISTORY Results of Operations (in $ millions‚ except shares in thousands‚ per share amounts) Net sales: Domestic International Total net sales Costs and operating expenses: Cost of sales Research and development (R&D) Selling‚ general and administrative (SG&A) Total operating expenses Operating income Other income/(expense)‚ net Income before provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes Net income Diluted earnings per share Shares used in computing diluted earnings
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Background Apple Computer Inc. is an American multinational corporation focused on designing and manufacturing personal computers‚ closely related software products‚ and other consumer electronic products such as MP3 players. Since its foundation in 1976‚ Apple has been a pioneer in innovation with multiple ups and downs. In 1976‚ Apple introduced what was to become the first highly successful mass-produced personal computer. Traditionally‚ Apple has done extremely well at being the first
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icrosoftChapter 7 Telecommunications‚ the Internet‚ and Wireless Technology 315 Google‚ Apple‚ and Microsoft Struggle for Your Internet Experience CASE STUDY r w ’ I I are in an epic struggle to dominate your ‚ n what looks like a college food fight‚ the three Internet titans-Google‚ Microsoft and Apple- can listen to music and watch videos 24/7? It’s no surprise‚ then‚ that today s tech titans are so aggressively battling for control of this brave new ’ Internet experience
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|Apple (2006) | Summary • Apple 2005 o $1.3 net income o $13.9 billion in sales o 11.8% operating margin o sales had grown at an annual rate of 27% o stock was at an all time high $86 • Jobs had pushed for innovative products o iMac o OS X • Apple retail chain • Source chips from Intel • 1985 ( Apple removed
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Apples and Oranges: A Comparative Essay Is the old adage “you can’t compare apples and oranges” correct? Besides being food‚ both of these produce items have much in common. They both are located under the Fruits and Vegetable category of the Canadian Food Guide; they are both spherical in shape‚ making them fit in the palm of your hand; and they both have a considerable amount of moisture under their skin. However‚ in both nutritional value and aesthetic appearance the orange far out weighs the
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Rivalry between Apple and Microsoft has existed for a long time. While Microsoft dominates the market by providing an operating system to nine tenths of the number of users (Net Applications‚ 2011)‚ Apple ’s products bring an alternative to the consumers ’ experience. Moreover‚ given Apple ’s steady growth in the last years (Yahoo Finance‚ 2011) the competition is still ongoing and fierce‚ as some PC users (sustained mostly by Microsoft) are switching to a Mac (offered by Apple). According to
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Running head: Apple vs Microsoft 1 The Competitive Strategies of Apple vs Microsoft Dr. Gina Zaffino Bus 508‚ Contemporary Business 11/03/2012 Running head: Apple vs Microsoft 2 Determine how each corporate culture differs from the other? Apple corporate culture at times can be seen as a “brutal and unforgiving” place to work. Accountability is strictly enforced‚ decisions are swift‚ and communication is articulated clearly from the top. Failure is not an option
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de Sistemas Alumno: Sebastián Cuevas Vial Caso 2: “Apple Computer” Pregunta 1: Históricamente‚ ¿cuáles fueron las mayores ventajas competitivas de Apple? En un inicio‚ las mayores ventajas competitivas de Apple fueron la simpleza operativa que tenia para el usuario y las graficas y sonido superiores en comparación con otras marcas. El diseño vanguardista y elegancia técnica son otros dos atributos que siempre han distinguido a Apple. Esto se contraponía con la lentitud y la poca compatibilidad
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Introduction (Include history brief) External analysis * Facts of current situation of company * Pest * Market share * Porter five forces Internal analysis * Marketing mix * STP * SWOT Conclusion Introduction The aim of the project is to find the company outline current situation addressing where and how they currently operate in home country market and globally with details market share of product ranges‚ pricing strategies‚ competitor analysis and the relevant
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Management Report on Apple Inc. BCom20 POM Bridging Word Count: 2947 Michael Ma Ke Table of Contents 1.Introduction 3 2.Macro-environment analysis 4 2.1 LAWS and politics 2.2 THE Economy 2.3 Technology 2.4 Demographics 2.5 Social Issues and The Natural Environment 3. Competitive environment analysis 5 3.1 Competitive rivalry 3.2 Threats of new entrants 3.3 Threat of Substitutes 3.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 3.5 Bargaining Power of Buyers 4
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