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VIACOM INC. CL A

Viacom is a leading global entertainment content company whose family of prominent and respected brands includes the multiplatform properties of MTV Networks, BET Networks, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment and DreamWorks. MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom, is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than three hundred interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.


Symbol: VIA.B
Exchange(s): New York Stock Exchange
Industry: Communications & Media (Broadcasting)
5-Star Rating:
ANNUAL FINANCIALS
  Dec 31, 2008
12 Months
us$
Dec 31, 2007
12 Months
us$
Dec 31, 2006
12 Months
us$
3Yr.
Growth
% Change
Total Revenue ($000) 14,625,000 13,423,100 11,466,500 15.03
Earnings before Interest & Tax ($000) 2,337,000 3,043,300 2,758,200 -0.06
Profit/Loss ($000) 1,233,000 1,630,200 1,570,300 -0.16
Earnings per Share 2.00 2.73 2.23 7.95
Total Assets ($000) 22,487,000 22,904,100 21,796,700 5.56
Dividends Per Share 0.00 0.00 0.00  
Return on Com. Equity 17.69 25.75 21.29  
Employees N/A N/A N/A  
 
Trailing 12 Month Results
  12 Months ended
Dec 31, 2009,us$
12 Months ended
Dec 31, 2008,us$
%Change
Total Revenue ($000) N/A 14,625,000 N/A
Profit/Loss ($000) N/A 1,251,000 N/A
Earnings per Share N/A 2.00 N/A
Dividends Per Share 0.00 0.00
Number of Shares 554,660,000 606,310,000  
 
COMPANY INFORMATION
Incorporation: United States 
 
Securities: VIA-N VIA.B-N VNV-N
 
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