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  • ARBITRON INC Profile

    Arbitron watches radio listeners. The leading provider of radio station audience ratings in the US, Arbitron surveys radio listeners in some 300 local markets throughout the country. Its survey reports measure not only what stations people are listening to but also demographic information about those listeners, including income, lifestyles, and shopping habits. More than 4,500 radio stations and 2,200 advertising agencies subscribe to its services. In addition to radio ratings data, Arbitron offers market research for cable TV, Internet, and outdoor advertising customers.
    Stephen B. Morris
    CEO
    142 W. 57th St.

    New York, NY 10019

    http://www.arbitron.com

    Phone: 212-887-1300

    Fax: 212-887-1390
    Sector: Services Industry: Diversified Services
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $338,500,000 2.8% $40,200,000 1,620
  • Key Executives: ARB

    Name Title Officer Since
    Stephen B. Morris CEO 3/30/01
    Sean R. Creamer CFO -
    Vaughan Scott Henry Chief Information Officer -
    Kathleen T. Ross Chief Administrative Officer -
    Timothy T. Smith Executive VP -
    William T. Kerr Director 5/1/07
    Shellye L. Archambeau Director 11/15/05
    Philip Guarascio Director 3/30/01
  • Top Competitors: ARB

  • Insider Trends: ARB

    Sentiment for ARB is NEUTRAL

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

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    08/14/08 HENRY VAUGHAN SCOTT 10,000 Sale $500,602.00
    08/14/08 HENRY VAUGHAN SCOTT 10,000 Exercise of Stock Options $410,500.00
    08/13/08 KUMMER CLAIRE L 10,000 Sale $498,886.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : ARB

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 168.00
     
    Mutual Fund 268.00
    Other Major 9.00
  • Short Interest Volume: ARB

    Data as of 7/28/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 5.19 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 11.20
    Float 27.06 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 19.20
    Average Daily Volume 372,000.00
    Outstanding Shares 26.53 M