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Market Cap:$912.3M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.5B
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Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® and Xbox® video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, Wii?, Nintendo GameCube?, Nintendo DS? and Game Boy® Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play, and distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary.

Chief Executive Officer
Ben Feder
Number of Employees 2,100
Contact Information

622 Broadway

New York, New York 10012-3230

www.take2games....

(646) 536-2842

NAICS Code Software Publishers: 511210

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  • Take-Two Interactive Reaches Settlement in Class Action Case

    9/13/09 - Legal Settlement - View Story

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  • Take-Two pays $20 million to settle litigation that sprang from game’s hidden sex scenes

    9/01/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

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    7/14/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Take-Two in deal to make, distribute games in China

    6/23/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Ben Feder Chief Executive Officer
Paul Eibeler President and CEO
Gary Lewis COO
Karl Winters Chief Finanical Officer
Lainie J. Goldstein Chief Financial Officer
Barry Rutcofsky Executive Vice President
Cindi Buckwalter Executive Vice President
Karl Slatoff Executive Vice President
Seth Krauss Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Samuel Judd Senior Vice President of Planning and Administration of the Company
Sam Houser Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games
Grover C. Brown Director of the Company
Tim Rosa Director, Brand & Lifestyle Marketing, 2K Sports
Evan Wilson Piper Jaffray & Co.
Michael Dornemann Marketing Executive
Sid Meier Legendary Designer

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Strauss Zelnick Executive Chairman
J. Moses Board of Directors
Jon J Moses Board of Directors
Mark Lewis Board of Directors
Michael J. Malone Board of Directors
Michael James Sheresky Board of Directors
Robert Flug Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
ZelnickMedia Corp. CEO Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
ZelnickMedia Corp. Co-Founder Current
ZelnickMedia Corp. Chairman and Fellow Zelnickmedia Partner Former
AT&T Inc. Former
Harvard University MBA Former
Columbia University BA Former

Paul Eibeler has been Chief Executive Officer of the Company since January 2005 and President and a director of the Company since April 2004. Mr. Eibeler was also President of the Company from July 2000 to June 2003 and a director from December 2000 to February 2003. Prior to that time, Mr. Eibeler was a consultant for Microsoft s Xbox launch team. From July 2003 to October 2003, Mr. Eibeler was President and Chief Operating Officer of Acclaim Entertainment s North America Division, a company engaged in publishing video games and, from 1998 to 1999, Mr. Eibeler served as Acclaim North America s Executive Vice-President and General Manager. Acclaim filed a petition under Chapter 7 of the federal Bankruptcy Code in September 2004. During the seven years prior to 1998, Mr. Eibeler held various executive positions with Impact, Inc., a leading supplier of licensed toys and school supplies. Mr. Eibeler received a B.A. from Loyola College.

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. President and CEO Current
Microsoft Corporation consultant Former
Loyola College in Maryland B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. COO Current

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Chief Finanical Officer Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
UnitedAuto Group, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former

Lainie Goldstein was named Chief Financial Officer in June 2007. Prior to that time, she was Senior Vice President of Finance since joining Take-Two in 2003. Goldstein is a CPA with over 15 years of financial and business experience in the software, entertainment, retail and apparel industries, including more than 8 years overseeing the finance function of publicly traded companies. She joined Take-Two in November 2003 after seven years with Nautica Enterprises, where she served as Vice President, Finance and Business Development. Goldstein also held positions in the audit and reorganization departments at Grant Thornton and received her BS in Accounting from The American University in Washington, D.C.

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Senior Vice President, Finance Former
Nautica Enterprises, Inc. Vice President, Finance and Business Development Former
American University BS In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Hofstra University Law Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Sands Brothers & Co. Ltd. Former
Harvard Business School Mba Former
Drexel University B.S. Degree In Finance and Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
ZelnickMedia Corp. Partner Current
BMG Entertainment Vice President Former
Rca Records Vice President, New Media Former
The Corporate Development Company Manager Former
Bmg Manager, Corporate Development Former
Harvard Business School M.B.A. Former
Kenyon College Bachelor of Arts Degrees In English Literature Former

Seth Krauss joined the Company in March 2007 from Morgan Stanley, where he served as an Executive Director in the Legal and Compliance Division. Most recently, Krauss was responsible for coordinating all significant regulatory and law enforcement matters in the U.S. and served as one of the Firm's senior liaisons to its regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). From 1995 until joining Morgan Stanley in 2004, Krauss served as an Assistant District Attorney and Senior Investigative Counsel in the New York County District Attorneys' Office. At the DA's Office, Mr. Krauss was responsible for leading complex, long-term investigations into violations of securities, banking, accounting, taxation and related laws and regulations, working closely with the SEC, NASD, as well as federal, state, and international financial regulators and law enforcement agencies. Among other matters, Krauss co-led the Office's investigation of the role of financial institutions in Enron's collapse. Krauss is a graduate of Duke University where, from 1992 until 1995, he served as a Trustee on its Board. Krauss received his law degree from Washington University, School of Law.

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Executive Vice President and General Counsel Current
Washington University School of Law Degree Former
Duke University Former

Samuel A. Judd has been Senior Vice President of Planning and Administration of the Company since July 2004. Prior to joining the Company Mr. Judd served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations at the Simon & Schuster division of Viacom, Inc. Mr. Judd received his B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania s Wharton School of Business.

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Senior Vice President of Planning and Administration of the Company Current

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. President, Rockstar Games Division Former
Bmg Former

Grover C. Brown, Esq. has been a director of the Company since March 2006. Mr. Brown, a former judge, has been special counsel at the law firm of Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella, P.A. since March 2000. Previously, Mr. Brown was Partner at the law firm of Morris, James, Hitchens & Williams from 1985 to 2000. Mr. Brown served as Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery from 1973 until 1985 and was a Family Court Judge for the State of Delaware prior to that time. While a member of the Court of Chancery, Mr. Brown sat as a member of the Delaware Supreme Court on more than 100 appeals by special designation of the Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. Mr. Brown is admitted to practice before the Federal District Courts in Delaware and the District of Columbia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He received his law degree from The George Washington University and is a member of the American Bar and Delaware Bar Associations.

Organization Position Status
Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Director of the Company Current
Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella, P.A. Special Counsel Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Delaware Court of Chancery Chancellor Former
Delaware Supreme Court Board of Directors Former
The George Washington University Law Degree Former
The George Washington University Degree Former
Delaware Supreme Court Member Former

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Director, Brand & Lifestyle Marketing, 2K Sports Current

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Piper Jaffray & Co. Current

Michael Dornemann, an entertainment and marketing executive with more than 30 years of corporate development, strategic advisory, advertising and media experience became a Director of Take-Two in March 2007. Previously, Dornemann was an executive board member of Bertelsmann AG for 16 years and CEO of BMG Entertainment. As CEO, Dornemann was responsible for the oversight of BMG's music, television and games operations in 56 countries.

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Marketing Executive Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Chairman of the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
BMG Entertainment CEO Former
Bertelsmann AG Executive Board Member Former

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Legendary Designer Current

Organization Position Status
ZelnickMedia Corp. Founder Current
ZelnickMedia Corp. Partner Former
Quad Ventures LLC Current
Itn Networks, Inc. Chairman Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Executive Chairman Current
ZelnickMedia Corp. Board of Directors Current
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Board of Directors Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Naylor and Company Board of Directors Current
Second City Capital Partners Board of Directors Current
Wesleyan University Board Trustee Current
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Associate Member Current
BMG Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Former
Crystal Dynamics Chief Executive Officer Former
Crystal Dynamics President Former
BMG Entertainment President Former
Twentieth Century Fox President Former
Twentieth Century Fox Chief Operating Officer Former
Columbia Pictures Vice President, International Television Former
Columbia Pictures Executive Former
Bertelsmann AG Former
Rca Records Former
Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC Chairman Former
Moviefone Board of Directors Former
UGO Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Carver Bancorp, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Harvard Law School Jd Former
Harvard University Jd Former
Wesleyan University MBA Former
Harvard University MBA Former
Wesleyan University B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
UGO Networks, Inc. CEO Current
UGO Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Muse Communications Director Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Electronic Arts Inc. Senior Vice President, International Operations Former
Electronic Arts Inc. Various Positions Former
Yale University B.A. In English Former

Organization Position Status
Erin Air, Inc. Chairman Current
Washington Corporation Board of Directors Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Liberty Media Corporation Former
University of Washington B.A. In Business Administration Former

Michael Sheresky, a senior vice president in the Motion Picture Department at the William Morris Agency became a Director of Take-Two in March 2007. Mr. Sheresky focuses on representing major clients and developing business opportunities across the broad spectrum of the entertainment industry.

Organization Position Status
William Morris Agency Incorporated Senior Vice President Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Interim Non-Executive Chairman Former
New York University B.S. In Business Administration Former

Executive News

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  • Rockstar Games Announces Agent Exclusively for PLAYSTATION3 System

    Reuters - 6/02/09 - View Story

  • Rockstar Games Announces Agent Exclusively for PLAYSTATION3...

    MSN Money - 6/02/09 - View Story

  • Rockstar Games Announces Agent Exclusively for PLAYSTATION3 System

    Business Wire - 6/02/09 - View Story

  • Take-Two Interactive Reports 2Q Financials

    TradingMarkets - 6/01/09 - View Story

  • SmarTrend(R) News Watch: Take-Two Beats On Narrower Than Expected Loss, Provides Mixed Guidance

    TMC Net - 5/26/09 - View Story

  • Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony for Download on Xbox LIVE and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Available on Disc for Xbox 360 this Fall

    Reuters - 5/26/09 - View Story

  • Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony...

    MSN Money - 5/26/09 - View Story

  • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal

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  • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

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     TTWO $11.24 -0.44 (-3.77% )
Average Volume 1,967,720
Shares Outstanding 81.17M
Market Cap 912.4M
Year High 12.81
Year Low 5.56
Earnings Per Share -1.71
P/E Ratio -6.57
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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