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  • ELECTRONIC DATA SYS NEW Profile

    They started it! Electronic Data Systems (EDS) pioneered the computer outsourcing business, and now it is the largest independent systems management and services provider in the US (rival IBM is #1 worldwide). EDS delivers such services as systems integration, network and systems operations, data center management, application development, and outsourcing. The company is one of the largest federal government contractors, but it also serves commercial customers in a wide range of industries, including health care, manufacturing, and transportation. Top clients include the US Navy and former parent General Motors. EDS agreed to be acquired by Hewlett-Packard for about $13.9 billion in cash in 2008.
    Ronald A. Rittenmeyer
    CEO
    5400 Legacy Dr.

    Plano, TX 75024-3199

    http://www.eds.com

    Phone: 972-604-6000

    Fax: 972-605-6033
    Sector: Technology Industry: Computer Software & Services
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $22,134,000,000 4.1% $716,000,000 139,500
  • Key Executives: EDS

    Name Title Officer Since
    Ronald A. Rittenmeyer CEO 7/17/07
    Ronald P. Vargo CFO -
    Tina M. Sivinski Chief Administrative Officer -
    William E. Casper Chief Accounting Officer -
    Storrow M. Gordon General Counsel -
    Charles S. Feld Divisional Senior Executive VP -
    Dr. S. Malcolm Gillis Director 7/17/05
    Martin C. Faga Director 9/7/06
  • Top Competitors: EDS

  • Insider Trends: EDS

    Sentiment for EDS is POSITIVE

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    • 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: EDS

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    05/01/08 GILLIS STEPHEN MALCOLM 8,492 Award of Stock Options $0.00
    05/01/08 DUNBAR WEBSTER ROY 14,329 Award of Stock Options $0.00
    03/31/08 HELLER JEFFREY M 1.52 Award of Stock Options $0.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : EDS

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 525.00
     
    Mutual Fund 1,047.00
    Other Major 15.00
  • Short Interest Volume: EDS

    Data as of 6/25/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 301.99 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 0.40
    Float 501.06 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 0.90
    Average Daily Volume 10.04 M
    Outstanding Shares 504.58 M