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  • ZIMMER HLDGS INC Profile

    Zimmer can put the spring back in your step or the zing back in your swing. The company designs and markets orthopedic products, including reconstructive implants used in knee or hip replacement surgery, shoulder implants that restore function in arthritic joints, and dental implant systems and allografts. It also makes spinal implants to fix aching or injured backs and trauma products (such as plates, screws, and pins) that help broken bones to heal. Additionally, Zimmer makes surgical products used in orthopedic surgeries, including tourniquets and devices for wound cleansing. Zimmer operates worldwide, with direct operations in about 25 countries.
    David C. Dvorak
    CEO
    345 E. Main St.

    Warsaw, IN 46580

    http://www.zimmer.com

    Phone: 574-267-6131

    Fax: 574-372-4988
    Sector: Healthcare Industry: Health Services
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $3,897,500,000 11.5% $773,200,000 7,600
  • Key Executives: ZMH

    Name Title Officer Since
    David C. Dvorak CEO 5/1/07
    James T. Crines CFO -
    Dr. Cheryl R. Blanchard, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer -
    Derek M. Davis Chief Accounting Officer -
    Chad F. Phipps General Counsel -
    Stephen H.L. Ooi Geographical President -
    Robert A. Hagemann Director 3/13/08
    Dr. Cecil B. Pickett, Ph.D. Director 3/13/08
  • Top Competitors: ZMH

  • Insider Trends: ZMH

    Sentiment for ZMH 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: ZMH

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    05/16/08 OOI STEPHEN HONG LIANG 20,362 Sale $1.43 M
    05/16/08 OOI STEPHEN HONG LIANG 20,362 Exercise of Stock Options $538,718.42
    04/28/08 OOI STEPHEN HONG LIANG 20,362 Planned Sale $1.52 M
  • Ownership Breakdown : ZMH

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 987.00
     
    Mutual Fund 1,367.00
    Other Major 13.00
  • Short Interest Volume: ZMH

    Data as of 6/10/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 1.10 B
    Current Short Interest Ratio 2.50
    Float 231.24 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 1.40
    Average Daily Volume 1.50 M
    Outstanding Shares 231.49 M