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Sony Corporation of America
 NEWS FROM THE STANDARD
Yahoo Lends a Hand With Sony's Internet Strategy
Jul 31 2001 12:43 PM PDT

Media Play With Sony
Oct 26 2000 12:00 AM PDT

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Oct 26 2000 12:00 AM PDT

NBCi Loses Its President
Oct 20 2000 02:45 PM PDT

Didn't You Used to Be Microsoft?
Sep 21 2000 12:00 AM PDT

 PROFILE
Sony Corporation of America lets you spin, win, and grin. As the North American arm of Sony, the Japanese consumer electronics and multimedia giant, the company makes music, movies, and TV shows, as well as the products that bring them to life. Its electronics products include TVs, DVD players, digital cameras, and CD players; musical artists range from classical to hip-hop; film and TV offerings include box office hits and the popular game show "Wheel of Fortune." Sony's PlayStation video game system provides nearly 10% of sales. The company also owns about 40% of theatre chain Loews Cineplex Entertainment. Sony has combined its US entertainment units under an umbrella company, Sony Broadband Entertainment.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: PacketVideo Raises $100 Million in Funding
Date Announced: 03.12.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 100
Description: Wireless multimedia delivery software maker closes $100 million funding round including GE Equity and Time Warner.

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: March
2000 Sales (mil.): 19,100.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 5.5%
Employees: 25,500
Revenue per employee: $749,019.61

 KEY PEOPLE
• Howard Stringer
    CEO

 CONTACT INFO
550 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
US
Phone: 212-833-6800
Fax: 212-833-6956
Online: Web Site

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