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  • ADOBE SYS INC Profile

    Adobe Systems' role as a leading desktop publishing software provider is well documented. The company offers the ubiquitous Acrobat Reader (distributed free of charge), a tool that displays portable document format (PDF) files on the Internet. The company's Web and print publishing products include Photoshop, Illustrator, and PageMaker. Adobe's offerings also include print technology geared toward manufacturers, as well as Web design (GoLive) and electronic book publishing software. Its InDesign publishing package provides professional layout and design applications. Adobe's Professional Services group offers implementation, training, and support.
    Shantanu Narayen
    CEO
    345 Park Ave.

    San Jose, CA 95110-2704

    http://www.adobe.com

    Phone: 408-536-6000

    Fax: 408-537-6000
    Sector: Technology Industry: Computer Software & Services
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $3,157,900,000 22.6% $723,800,000 6,959
  • Key Executives: ADBE

    Name Title Officer Since
    Shantanu Narayen CEO 12/1/07
    Mark Garrett CFO -
    Richard T. Rowley Chief Accounting Officer -
    Karen O. Cottle General Counsel -
    Bruce R. Chizen -
    Carol Mills Director 1/1/98
    Dr. Charles M. Geschke, Ph.D. Founder/Co-Chairman/Director 1/1/83
    Colleen M. Pouliot, J.D. Director 1/1/01
  • Top Competitors: ADBE

  • Insider Trends: ADBE

    Sentiment for ADBE is NEGATIVE

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    • 2M
    • 4M
    • 6M
    • Market Value of Insider Sales
    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: ADBE

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    06/19/08 GESCHKE CHARLES M 4,427 Sale $182,386.40
    06/19/08 GESCHKE CHARLES M 20,573 Sale $845,275.86
    06/19/08 TARKOFF ROBERT M 1,807 Sale $74,087.18
  • Ownership Breakdown : ADBE

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 857.00
     
    Mutual Fund 1,709.00
    Other Major 19.00
  • Short Interest Volume: ADBE

    Data as of 6/10/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 1.10 B
    Current Short Interest Ratio 3.10
    Float 527.80 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 3.30
    Average Daily Volume 6.39 M
    Outstanding Shares 530.45 M