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  • AFFYMETRIX INC Profile

    Affymetrix detects the secrets of human genetics. Its GeneChip system and other products are used to identify, analyze, and manage genetic data in the development of new treatments for infectious diseases, cancer, and other ailments. Affymetrix sells its products directly to drugmakers, academic research labs, and government agencies in its key North American and European markets. It has partnerships with such companies as Roche and Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Veridex to develop disease diagnostics using its GeneChip technology. The company owns about 20% of Perlegen Sciences, which uses Affymetrix's technology to map genetic variations and tie them to human health for drug development.
    Stephen P.A. Fodor, Ph.D.
    CEO
    3420 Central Expwy.

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

    http://www.affymetrix.com

    Phone: 408-731-5000

    Fax: 408-731-5441
    Sector: Technology Industry: Electronics
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $371,300,000 4.5% $12,600,000 1,141
  • Key Executives: AFFX

    Name Title Officer Since
    Stephen P.A. Fodor, Ph.D. CEO 1/1/93
    John C. Batty CFO -
    James R. Gibson, II Chief Accounting Officer -
    Kevin M. King President -
    Barbara A. Caulfield, Esq. Secretary -
    Dr. Robert H. Trice, Ph.D. Director 2/15/06
    Robert P. Wayman Director 3/19/07
    Dr. John D. Diekman, Ph.D. Director 1/1/93
  • Top Competitors: AFFX

  • Insider Trends: AFFX

    Sentiment for AFFX is POSITIVE

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    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: AFFX

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    06/27/08 GIBSON JAMES R II 6,900 Award of Stock Options $0.00
    06/27/08 KING KEVIN M 20,000 Award of Stock Options $0.00
    06/27/08 FODOR STEPHEN P A 25,000 Award of Stock Options $0.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : AFFX

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 211.00
     
    Mutual Fund 360.00
    Other Major 13.00
  • Short Interest Volume: AFFX

    Data as of 6/10/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 1.10 B
    Current Short Interest Ratio 7.10
    Float 68.81 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 19.40
    Average Daily Volume 1.86 M
    Outstanding Shares 69.42 M