About the company
| 53.50bn | 11.22bn | 2002 | 53.86k | |||
| Revenue in USD (TTM) | Net income in USD | Incorporated | Employees |
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Google Inc. (Google) is a global technology company focused on improving the ways people connect with information. The Company generates revenue primarily by delivering online advertising. As of December 31, 2011, the Company's business was focused on areas, such as search, advertising, operating systems and platforms, and enterprise. Businesses use its AdWords program to promote their products and services with targeted advertising. In addition, the third parties that comprise the Google Network use its AdSense program to deliver relevant advertisements that generate revenue. In May 2012, Google acquired Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. As of January 2012, over 90 million people had joined Google+. n April 2013, Google Inc acquired Wavii. In May 2013, Google Inc acquired an undisclosed minority stake in LendingClub Corp. In May 2013, Google Inc acquired Makani Power.
Mergers & acquisitions
| Acquired company | Deal status | Date | GOOG:NSQ since announced | Transaction value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makani Power | Deal completed | 22 May 2013 | +3.71% | -- |
| Wavii Inc | Deal completed | 26 Apr 2013 | +7.94% | -- |
| WhatsApp Inc | Rumoured | 08 Apr 2013 | +11.53% | -- |
| Channel Intelligence Inc | Deal completed | 06 Feb 2013 | +14.05% | 125.00m |
| EDF Renewable Energy-Spinning Spur Wind Project | Deal completed | 10 Jan 2013 | +18.32% | 200.00m |
Peer analysis
There are no peers analysis for Google Inc.
Institutional shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % Held |
|---|---|---|
Fidelity Management & Research Co. as of 31 Mar 2013 | 16.54m | 6.36% |
The Vanguard Group, Inc. as of 31 Mar 2013 | 11.83m | 4.52% |
SSgA Funds Management, Inc. as of 31 Mar 2013 | 10.61m | 4.13% |
BlackRock Fund Advisors as of 31 Mar 2013 | 9.70m | 3.64% |
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. as of 31 Mar 2013 | 9.46m | 3.45% |
Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) as of 31 Mar 2013 | 6.31m | 2.37% |
Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) as of 31 Mar 2013 | 3.90m | 1.59% |
Northern Trust Investments, Inc. as of 31 Mar 2013 | 3.82m | 1.44% |
PRIMECAP Management Co. as of 31 Mar 2013 | 3.21m | 1.14% |
Sands Capital Management LLC as of 31 Mar 2013 | 2.49m | 1.06% |
Data from 31 Dec 2012 - 31 Mar 2013Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
