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OmniSky Corporation
Nasdaq: OMNY
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
RESEARCH ALERT-CSFB cuts OmniSky to "hold"
Jul 27 2001 09:01 AM PDT

Omnisky to cut 100 jobs, sees Q2 loss
Jul 26 2001 04:17 PM PDT

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 PROFILE
The sky is no limit with OmniSky's wireless service for handheld mobile devices. The company provides access to the Internet, including e-mail, content, and secure e-commerce transactions, to users of mobile devices such as the Palm, Handspring, and notebook devices. OmniSky's Internet portal features content and services tailored for access from wireless handheld devices. Through OmniSky International, created as a partnership with News Corp., the firm has introduced its services in Germany and the UK. OmniSky was formed in 1999 as a joint venture between Aether Systems, which owns 24% of the company, and 3Com, which owns 21%. News Corp. has announced plans to double its 10% stake in the company.

 COMPETITION
AvantGo, Inc. (AVGO)
Geoworks Corporation (GWRX)
GoAmerica, Inc. (GOAM)

 DEALS
Deal: OmniSky and SkyGo Join Forces
Date Announced: 05.30.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): Not Disclosed
Description: OmniSky and SkyGo will co-market their wireless services to content publishers.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 11.10
Employees: 198
Revenue per employee: $56,060.61

 KEY PEOPLE
• Patrick S. McVeigh
    CEO
• Lawrence Winkler
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
One Market
San Francisco, CA 94105
US
Phone: 415-764-2200
Fax: 415-495-8160
Online: Web Site

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