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  • RUBICON TECHNOLOGY INC Profile

    Rubicon Technology says alea iacta est (the die is cast) and crosses over into the empire of advanced technology. Using proprietary crystal growth technology, Rubicon makes sapphire materials, wafers, and components for a variety of products. In the the field of optoelectronics, Rubicon makes sapphire components for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in cell phones, video screens, and other items. Rubicon's sapphire materials are additionally used for compound semiconductor manufacturing and laser imaging. In the telecom sector, the company's silicon materials are in demand for the silicon-on-sapphire components of cellular and fiber-optics products. Asian customers account for about 70% of Rubicon's sales.
    Raja M Parvez
    CEO
    9931 Franklin Ave.

    Franklin Park, IL 60131

    http://www.rubicon-es2.com

    Phone: 847-295-7000

    Fax: 847-295-7555
    Sector: Technology Industry: Electronics
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $34,100,000 64.4% $-2,800,000 144
  • Key Executives: RBCN

    Name Title Officer Since
    Raja M Parvez CEO 8/1/06
    William F. Weissman CFO -
    Raymond J. Spencer Director 1/24/08
    Don N. Aquilano Director/Chairman of the Board 5/1/02
    Happy R. Hewes Senior VP, Divisional/Assistant Secretary -
    Mardel A. Graffy Other Corporate Officer -
    Michael E. Mikolajczyk, CPA Director 3/1/04
    Gordon Hunter Director 8/1/07
  • Top Competitors: RBCN

  • Insider Trends: RBCN

    Sentiment for RBCN is NEGATIVE

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    • 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: RBCN

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    06/30/08 MIKOLAJCZYK MICHAEL E 384 Award of Stock Options $0.00
    06/30/08 CALDWELL DONALD R 344 Award of Stock Options $0.00
    06/30/08 SPENCER RAYMOND J 322 Award of Stock Options $0.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : RBCN

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 74.00
     
    Mutual Fund 79.00
    Other Major 5.00
  • Short Interest Volume: RBCN

    Data as of 6/10/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 1.09 B
    Current Short Interest Ratio 6.50
    Float 20.74 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 7.40
    Average Daily Volume 297,000.00
    Outstanding Shares 21.51 M