Thursday, January 9, 2014

Keysight Data

Courtesy of Schwab (notice that the San Jose Biz Journal has yet to run a story re this 'storied' company


Keysight Technologies at a Glance
Who We Are
The world leader in electronic test and measurement
Milestones
Sept. 19, 2013 – Agilent announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of its electronic measurement company
Jan. 7, 2014 – Keysight Technologies revealed as name of new electronic measurement company
Aug. 1, 2014 – Keysight to become legal entity, wholly-owned subsidiary of Agilent
November 2014 – Keysight to separate from Agilent; stock distributed
Naming Background
Name:
The name Keysight is derived from two English words: key, meaning indispensable or essential, a means of access; and insight, meaning the power of seeing, having vision and perception. The name connotes seeing what others cannot, having the critical or key insight to understand and unlock the changing technology landscape.
Tagline:
“Unlocking measurement insights for 75 years” commemorates the birth of the original Hewlett-Packard Company, from which Agilent’s electronic measurement business originated.
Logo:
Keysight’s symbol is a stylized waveform – the shape and form of a common electrical signal. The symbol represents the company’s 100 percent focus on electronic measurement once it separates from Agilent Technologies, as well as a tribute to its legacy that dates back to the beginning of the electronic measurement industry as the original Hewlett Packard Company.
Company colors:
The corporate signature’s colors are Keysight Red and Keysight Gray.
Fast Facts
FY13 revenues forecast *: U.S. $2.9 billion
Number of Employees: 9,500
President and CEO: Ron Nersesian
Headquarters: Santa Rosa, Calif.
Key Markets and Rankings:
Keysight holds the #1 position in its industry segments of
Communications (wireless data)
Aerospace and defense
Industrial, computers and semiconductors
Website:
*FY13 numbers are estimates based on the midpoints of company guidance provided on Aug. 14, 2013. These are not confirmation of guidance.
Source: Agilent Technologies Inc.
Agilent Technologies Inc.
Amy Flores, +1 408-345-8194
amy_flores@agilent.com

1 comment:

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