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WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Nasdaq: WGRD
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 NEWS FROM THE STANDARD
Security Vendors Slammed by IT Spending Slump
Jul 05 2001 11:33 AM PDT

 PROFILE
Computer networks need someone to watch over them. WatchGuard Technologies develops user authentication and data encryption software and firewall hardware for virtual private networks. Its ServerLock products protect server content security. WatchGuard also provides subscription-based managed LiveSecurity services to protect computer networks from intruders and provide threat responses, software updates, and information alerts. WatchGuard targets customers ranging from home office users and educational institutions to its core market of small and large corporations. Customers include Bentley Systems, Deutsche Telekom, and Sunrise Communications. More than half of WatchGuard's sales come from outside the US.

 COMPETITION
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP)
Network Associates, Inc. (NETA)
RSA Security Inc. (RSAS)

 DEALS
Deal: WatchGuard Acquires BeadleNet
Date Announced: 10.25.99
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 8.3
Description: Provider of Internet broadcast security solutions acquires innovator of Internet security products for small offices and home offices for $4.85 million in equity (335,931 shares) and $3.4 million in cash.

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 TRACKERS
Apr. 04, 2001 - LAYOFF TRACKER
50 laid off
Description: Eliminating employees due to current economic climate. Layoffs represent approximately 16% of its staff.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 60.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 194.7%
Employees: 287
Revenue per employee: $211,498.26

 KEY PEOPLE
• Christopher G. Slatt
    CEO
• Michael McConnell
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
505 Fifth Ave. S., Ste. 500
Seattle, WA 98104
US
Phone: 206-521-8340
Fax: 206-521-8342
Online: Web Site

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