Type: Public
On the web: http://panasonic.net
Employees: 366,937
Employee growth: (4.6%)

Panasonic Corporation spreads the sound around. One of the world's top consumer electronics makers, its well-known brands include Panasonic, Quasar, Technics, and others. Its Digital AVC Networks unit makes consumer audio, video, and communications equipment along with the hardware and software to link it all together. Its Home Appliances group makes washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and other appliances while the PEW and PanaHome unit delivers personal grooming and industrial components aimed at environmentally conscience businesses and consumers. Components and Devices covers batteries, semiconductors, and other electronic components. Formed in 1919, Panasonic operates worldwide through about 540 companies.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending March, 2011:
Sales: $104,894.5M
One year growth: 31.1%
Net income: $893.2M

Officers:
Chairman: Kunio Nakamura
Honorary Chairman: Masaharu Matsushita
President and Board Member: Fumio Ohtsubo

Competitors:
Electrolux
Philips Electronics
Sony

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