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WMS Industries Inc. was formed in 1974 and achieved great success in the pinball, video arcade and home video game markets. With a demonstrated track record as a company that could "make great games", video and software technology, and manufacturing facilities all in place, WMS' foray into gaming was a natural progression for the corporation.

WMS Gaming Inc. started out in the video lottery terminal (VLT) business in 1991. The company created, manufactured and placed VLTs in jurisdictions throughout North America. Once successfully established in the video lottery... More >>
Recent News
08/03/10
WMS Reports Record Quarterly Earnings of $0.56 Per Diluted Share Driven by Record Quarterly Revenue of $213 Million
- Operating Margin Improves to 25% and Drives 20% Increase in Operating Income to Quarterly Record $52 Million on 9% Revenue Growth - - Fiscal 2010 Diluted EPS Rises 18% to $1.88 on 8% Revenue Growth - - Expects 8% to 11% Revenue Growth to $830-to-$850 Million for Fiscal 2011 with Operating Margin of 22.5%-to-23.0% that Reflects Accelerated R&D Spending - - Plans Over $50 Million in Incremental Investment in Organic Growth Initiatives and Authorizes New $30... 
07/14/10
WMS to Report Fiscal 2010 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results on August 3 and Host Conference Call and Webcast
WAUKEGAN, Ill., Jul 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS) announced that it will release its fiscal 2010 fourth quarter and year end results and provide its fiscal 2011 full year and fiscal 2011 first quarter financial guidance after the market closes on Tuesday, August 3, and will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 3. Both the call and webcast are open to the general public. The conference call n... 
06/17/10
WMS Names Amy Lipton Vice President of Marketing
WAUKEGAN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS - News) announced today that Amy J. Lipton has been named Vice President of Marketing, effective immediately. Ms. Lipton brings more than 25 years of global marketing leadership and client knowledge to her new role. She will report to Executive Vice President, Global Products and Chief Innovation Officer, Larry J. Pacey, and serve on the Company’s Executive Committee. Ms. Lipton fills the role previously held by Rob Bone who was appo... 
04/26/10
WMS Reports Record Quarterly Earnings of $0.55 Per Diluted Share Driven by Record Quarterly Revenue of $198 Million
Diluted EPS Includes $0.06 Net Tax Benefit Quarterly Record Operating Income of $45 Million Achieved on 23% Operating Margin Provides Fiscal 2010 Fourth Quarter Revenue Guidance of $213-to-$223 Million WAUKEGAN, Ill., Apr 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of gaming machines to the global gaming industry, today reported record fiscal third quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2010. WMS also provi... 
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WMS (Common Stock)
Price$38.06
Change Stock is Up 0.82 (2.20%)
ExchangeNYSE (US Dollar)
Volume551,021
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