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Daniel R. Hesse , Director/President/CEO

www.sprint.com

Industry: Telecomm

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A global communications company which offers a range of wireless and wireline communications products and services that are designed to meet the needs of individual consumers, businesses and government customers.

Portfolio Articles

Around the Web--and the World
Business traveler Craig Newmark started one of the Web's most powerful sites—but uses a travel agent to book his trips.
Nov 21 2008
Wireless Operator
Sprint Nextel C.E.O. Dan Hesse took over at a low point in the company's history. Can he dial up a fast fix?
Aug 13 2008
Angelo's Many 'Friends'

The Countrywide V.I.P.-loan scandal went far beyond a few members of Congress. An exclusive look inside C.E.O. Angelo Mozilo's secret effort to curry favor with lawmakers, politicians, and others who could influence the company's fortunes.

Jul 16 2008
McCaw's Next Bet
The telecommunications pioneer wouldn't let a small thing like two big company failures slow him down. He's back with a new plan to remake the nation's wireless landscape.
Jun 07 2008
Sprint's WiFinale
Sprint-Clearwire get big funding for a turbo-wireless venture.
May 06 2008

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News Feeds

Final Glance: Telecom companies AP
Nov 21 2008
Midday Glance: Telecom companies AP
Nov 21 2008
Early Glance: Telecom companies AP
Nov 21 2008
Jury awards $17 million against AT&T AP
Nov 20 2008
Clearwire shareholders approve deal with Sprint AP
Nov 20 2008
Sector Snap: Soft economy hits media, cable cos. AP
Nov 19 2008
Sprint affiliate backs down on WiMax suit AP
Nov 18 2008
Former employer sues Sprint's Elfman Kansas City
Nov 14 2008
Sprint stock plummets Kansas City
Nov 11 2008
Sprint shares dip after 3Q results AP
Nov 10 2008

Portfolio Blogs

Last Bytes: Sprint Nextel, Verizon, Dell, Online Ads
Nov 04 2008
F.C.C. Hopes to Wrap Telco Mergers by Christmas
Sep 30 2008
The Vocation of Leadership
Aug 14 2008

Hesse, Sprint, and the Anatomy of Taking a CEO Job
Aug 14 2008
Ring! Ring! More Momentum For LiMo Phones
Aug 04 2008

Press Releases

Clearwire Stockholders Approve Transaction to Combine Clearwire and Sprint's 4G Mobile WiMAX Business Nov-20-2008, 01:01PM EST
As Wireless Consumers Feel the Economic Pinch, the Value of Sprint's Family Pricing Plans Trump Verizon and AT&T Nov-20-2008, 09:00AM EST
Sprint Professional Developer Program Zips Off to Speedy Start as Members Create and Quickly Offer Innovative Products for Sprint Customers Nov-18-2008, 09:00AM EST
Sprint Continues to Support Youth with National School Grant Program Focused on Character Education Nov-18-2008, 08:30AM EST
New Research from Sprint Shows Americans Are Still Planning to Give or Get Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones Nov-18-2008, 08:00AM EST

News From Around the Web

News

Telecom companies shares up at the close of trading (Canadian Business Online)

Nov 21 2008
Sprint Wireless-Network Head Garcia to Leave; Cowan Named Interim Manager (Bloomberg)

Nov 21 2008
Sprint Completes First Transatlantic Native 40-Gbps IP-… (TMCnet.com)

Nov 21 2008
Sprint To Employees: Take A Hike If You Want To (Information Week)

Nov 21 2008
Midday Glance: Telecom companies (Boston Globe)

Nov 21 2008
Sprint affiliate backs down on WiMax suit (The State, South Carolina)

Nov 21 2008
Sprint, Verizon gain; AT&T lower (Washington Post)

Nov 21 2008
Telecom companies shares up at 10 a.m. (Canadian Business Online)

Nov 21 2008

Blogs

Spencer Larsen Named Rookie of the Week (Mile High Report)

Nov 21 2008
LBS: A Dream Continually Deferred (GigaOm)

Nov 21 2008
Sprint Asking Employees to Please Resign, Pretty Please [Sprint] (Gizmodo)

Nov 20 2008
Clearwire Shareholders Approve Sprint Merger (Phone Scoop)

Nov 20 2008
Victoria's Secret Mobile TV: Compelling But Flawed (QCOM) (Silicon Alley Insider)

Nov 20 2008

Employees

Number of Employees: 60,000

Revenue per Employee: $630,743

Top Executives

Richard T. C. LeFave, Chief Information Officer

Leonard J. Kennedy, General Counsel

Keith O. Cowan, President, Divisional

Barry J. West, Chief Technology Officer/President, Divisional

Christopher Gregoire, Chief Accounting Officer/Vice President

Kathryn A. Walker, Other Executive Officer

Robert Johnson, Other Executive Officer

John Garcia, Senior VP, Divisional/Other Executive Officer

Robert H. Brust, CFO

William G. Arendt, Controller/Senior VP

Richard S. Lindahl, Senior VP/Treasurer

Paget Alves, President, Divisional

Board of Directors

Gordon M. Bethune, Director

Larry C. Glasscock, Director

V. Janet Hill, Director

Sven-Christer Nilsson, Director

William R. Nuti, Director

Irvine O. Hockaday, Jr., Director

Robert R. Bennett, Director

James H. Hance, Jr., Director/Chairman of the Board

Richard S. Lindahl, Senior VP/Treasurer

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Income Statement	08/2008	05/2008	02/2008	11/2007
Sales	4.18 Bil.	4.22 Bil.	4.24 Bil.	4.22 Bil.
Gross Operating Profit	4.88 Bil.	5.11 Bil.	5.61 Bil.	5.82 Bil.
Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA)	2.05 Bil.	1.92 Bil.	2.38 Bil.	2.74 Bil.
Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT)	-199 Mil.	-476 Mil.	-29.36 Bil.	464 Mil.
Total Net Income	-344 Mil.	-505 Mil.	-29.45 Bil.	64 Mil.
Basic EPS, Total	-0.12	-0.18	-10.36	0.02
Diluted EPS, Total	-0.12	-0.18	-10.36	0.02

BALANCE STATEMENT	08/2008	05/2008	02/2008	11/2007
Cash and Equivalents	3.47 Bil.	4.68 Bil.	2.25 Bil.	2.24 Bil.
Total Assets	8.94 Bil.	10.33 Bil.	8.66 Bil.	8.92 Bil.
Total Liabilities	7.15 Bil.	8.73 Bil.	9.1 Bil.	8.29 Bil.
Total Capitalization	43.77 Bil.	44.76 Bil.	42.47 Bil.	72.99 Bil.

Cash Flow	08/2008	05/2008	02/2008	11/2007
Net Cash From Continuing Operations	3.19 Bil.	2.11 Bil.	9.24 Bil.	7.15 Bil.
Net Cash From Investing Activities	-2.85 Bil.	-1.85 Bil.	-6.38 Bil.	-4.37 Bil.
Net Cash From Financing Activities	888 Mil.	2.18 Bil.	-2.67 Bil.	-2.58 Bil.
Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents	1.22 Bil.	2.43 Bil.	200 Mil.	197 Mil.

Income Statement	2008	2007	2006	2005
Sales	17.19 Bil.	16.57 Bil.	14.38 Bil.	12.66 Bil.
Gross Operating Profit	22.96 Bil.	24.46 Bil.	20.3 Bil.	14.77 Bil.
Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA)	10.28 Bil.	12.28 Bil.	10.22 Bil.	8.15 Bil.
Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT)	-28.51 Bil.	3.02 Bil.	4.26 Bil.	-355 Mil.
Total Net Income	-29.58 Bil.	1.33 Bil.	1.78 Bil.	-1.01 Bil.
Basic EPS, Total	-10.31	0.45	0.87	-0.71
Diluted EPS, Total	-10.31	0.45	0.87	-0.71

BALANCE STATEMENT	2008	2007	2006	2005
Cash and Equivalents	2.25 Bil.	2.05 Bil.	8.9 Bil.	4.56 Bil.
Total Assets	8.66 Bil.	10.3 Bil.	19.09 Bil.	9.98 Bil.
Total Liabilities	9.1 Bil.	9.8 Bil.	14.05 Bil.	6.9 Bil.
Total Capitalization	42.47 Bil.	74.14 Bil.	72.57 Bil.	29.44 Bil.

Cash Flow	2008	2007	2006	2005
Net Cash From Continuing Operations	9.24 Bil.	10.39 Bil.	10.68 Bil.	6.62 Bil.
Net Cash From Investing Activities	-6.38 Bil.	-11.39 Bil.	-4.72 Bil.	-3.81 Bil.
Net Cash From Financing Activities	-2.67 Bil.	-6.42 Bil.	-1.23 Bil.	-680 Mil.
Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents	200 Mil.	-6.86 Bil.	4.73 Bil.	2.13 Bil.

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