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  • VIASAT INC Profile

    ViaSat serves up digital satellite, networking, and signal processing equipment for both government and commercial clients. It makes secure networking products for tactical communications and mobile satellite communications systems designed for military UHF frequencies. For the commercial market, ViaSat produces satellite broadband systems for consumer applications, as well as antenna systems, mobile satellite systems, and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) products used in enterprise telecommunications. The company's customers include aerospace and defense contractors such as Boeing, telecom service providers, and commercial enterprises. It also contracts directly with government agencies.
    Mark D. Dankberg
    CEO
    6155 El Camino Real

    Carlsbad, CA 92009-1699

    http://www.viasat.com

    Phone: 760-476-2200

    Fax: 760-929-3941
    Sector: Technology Industry: Telecommunications
  • 2008 Sales 2008 Sales Growth 2008 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $574,700,000 11.2% $33,500,000 1,463
  • Key Executives: VSAT

    Name Title Officer Since
    Mark D. Dankberg CEO 5/1/86
    Richard A. Baldridge COO -
    Mark J. Miller Chief Technology Officer -
    Ronald G. Wangerin CFO -
    Steven R. Hart Chief Technology Officer -
    Keven K. Lippert General Counsel -
    John P. Stenbit Director 8/1/04
    Kevin J. Harkenrider Divisional Vice President -
  • Top Competitors: VSAT

  • Insider Trends: VSAT

    Sentiment for VSAT is POSITIVE

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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: VSAT

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    06/13/08 DANKBERG MARK D 30,000 Exercise of Stock Options $256,200.00
    06/09/08 MILLER MARK J 7,000 Sale $154,676.90
    06/09/08 MILLER MARK J 7,000 Exercise of Stock Options $54,390.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : VSAT

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 138.00
     
    Mutual Fund 241.00
    Other Major 9.00
  • Short Interest Volume: VSAT

    Data as of 6/25/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 301.99 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 8.30
    Float 26.42 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 7.00
    Average Daily Volume 246,000.00
    Outstanding Shares 30.49 M