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Bose Corporation develops and manufactures audio systems as well as automotive suspension systems. Bose's audio systems include speakers, amplifiers, headphones, and automotive sound systems for luxury cars. Amar Bose, an electrical engineering professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded Bose Corporation in 1964 after being disappointed by the performance of a newly purchased high-end stereo system. Dr. Bose started his company at the suggestion of MIT professor Y.W. Lee, who also supported Bose with $10,000 in start-up capital.
| Year Founded: | 1964 |
| Fiscal Year End: | 03/31 |
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| City: | Framingham |
| State/Province: | Massachusetts |
| Country: | United States |
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| Website: | www.bose.com |
| Brands: | Acoustimass SoundDock SoundLink Bose Direct/Reflecting Wave Radio Electroforce Bose Ride Syncom Jewel Cube AudioPilot Videostage 3A·2A·1 ADAPTiQ uMusic |
| Founders: | Amar Bose |
| Consumer Products > Consumer Electronics > Speakers & Audio Equipment |
| Consumer Products > Musical Equipment & Instruments > Amplifiers, Sound Equipment, & Music Technology |
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$99 Single Company AccessInstant Full Site-Wide Access| Income Statement | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
| Revenues | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | $1,800,000,000 | $1,700,000,000 | $1,600,000,000 |
| Employee Figures | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
| Total Employees | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | 8,000 | 8,000 | 7,500 |
| Productivity (Revenue/Employee) | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | $225,000 | $212,500 | $213,333 |
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| * | Bose Corporation fiscal year end: 03/31 |
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$99 Single Company AccessInstant Full Site-Wide Access| Date | Status | Target | Buyer | Deal Type | Price | |
| Details | Nov. 1993 | Completed | US Sound Inc | Bose Corporation | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | Dec. 1994 | Completed | Materials Testing Equipment | Bose Corporation | Acquisition | Unspecified |
| Details | Dec. 2004 | Completed | EnduraTEC Systems Corporation | Bose Corporation | Acquisition | Unspecified |
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In 1968, after extensive research in the fields of speaker design and psychoacoustics, Bose developed its first 901 Direct/Reflecting speaker. The speaker offered a unique blend of reflected and direct sound, which in turn produced an unprecedented similarity to a live musical performance. Later in 1972, Bose Corporation started selling loudspeakers for professional musicians. Meanwhile, innovations at Bose continued to develop.
In 1984, fourteen years of research led to the development of the acoustic waveguide speaker technology, which allowed smaller, portable speakers and sound systems to produce big sound. Based on waveguide speaker technology, Bose introduced the Wave radio, Wave music system, and Acoustic Wave music systems.
In 1987, Dr. Bose and Dr. William Short were honored as "Inventor of the Year" for their contributions to the scientific community. Later in 1989, Bose introduced its first Acoustic Noise Cancelling headset, designed to cancel out… Continue Reading →
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