Server: Netscape-Enterprise/2.01 Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 04:23:38 GMT Last-modified: Fri, 16 May 1997 14:56:46 GMT Content-length: 14657 Content-type: text/html Diebold Corporate Overview

DIEBOLD Incorporated
Corporate Fact Sheet


Corporate Description:

Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD) is a global leader in card-based transaction systems, security and service solutions.  The Company develops, manufactures, sells and services automated teller machines (ATMs), campus systems, smart card systems, electronic and physical security equipment, automated medication dispensing systems, software and integrated systems solutions.  Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, Diebold has international offices in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Venezuela, India and China; and manufacturing operations in the United States, Germany, China and India. 

Financial Highlights:

Revenues in 1996 totaled US$ 1,030,191,000,  the highest ever in the company's history; up 19 percent from 1995. 
Net income in 1996 was US$ 97,425,000; up 28 percent from 1995. 

1996 Annual Report 

Market Position:

Diebold's primary customers include banks and other financial institutions, as well as hospitals, universities, airports, supermarkets and convenience stores.  
InterBold has more ATMs installed worldwide than any other manufacturer, and is the largest supplier of ATMs in the United States with more than 50 percent market share. 
Diebold's service staff is the domestic financial industry's largest, with 2,300 professionals serving 50,000 customers in North America 

Diebold Product Groups:

InterBold® 
InterBold, a joint venture owned 70 percent by Diebold and 30 percent by IBM, markets an integrated line of self-service banking products and ATMs. InterBold is a leading global supplier of ATMs, and holds the leading market position in many countries around the world.
Electronic Security Products 
Diebold Electronic Security Products Group designs and manufactures electronic monitoring, access control, alarm systems and security software systems.
Physical Security Products 
Diebold's Physical Security Products division designs and manufactures vaults, safe deposit boxes and safes, drive-up banking equipment and a host of other facilities products.
MedSelect Systemstm 
The MedSelect Systems division develops automated, PC-based products that dispense pharmaceuticals and supplies, while simultaneously recording the information for nursing, pharmacy and billing departments. This automation cuts the time caregivers must devote to paperwork, giving them more time for patient care.
Card Systems 
Diebold's involvement in smart card programs throughout the United States has made it a leader in this growing field.  The iq System offers a range of magnetic and smart card-compatible terminals and software options.  Diebold's card systems at colleges, universities and primary and secondary schools allow students, faculty and other campus users to perform a variety of functions with a single card, including vending machine and cafeteria purchases, library services, facility and event access, and identification.

Diebold Distribution Groups:

Diebold North American Sales and Service 
The Diebold Sales and Service organization -- one of the industry's largest, most comprehensively trained sales and service forces -- stands as a single source for top quality products and services.


The sales organization, based in offices throughout the United States, sells Diebold and InterBold products to U.S. financial and commercial markets. Sales staffs are backed by field support staff as well as sales support and marketing organizations in the company's headquarters.

The service organization maintains and services Diebold and InterBold products, and other manufacturers' products, including commercial security, retail banking and other self-service transaction system equipment. Diebold's service staff is the U.S. financial industry's largest -- more than 2,300 professionals in more than 400 locations servicing 500,000 pieces of equipment for 50,000 customers.

Diebold offers customers its service guarantee. This money-back guarantee applies to any equipment with a Diebold service agreement, regardless of the manufacturer. If Diebold service fails to meet a customer's expectations, Diebold will fix the problem and send the customer a check equal to one month's service fee on the applicable equipment.
Diebold Europe, Middle East and Africa; Diebold Canada, Asia-Pacific and Latin America 
In 1993, Diebold formed new distribution channels to focus on Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Canada, Asia-Pacific and Latin America (CAPLA). These groups were formed to assist international distributors, including IBM World Trade, in sales and marketing efforts of Diebold products. EMEA has headquarters in London and a marketing center in Boeblingen, Germany. CAPLA has headquarters in North Canton, Ohio, and marketing centers in Tampa, Fla., and Toronto.

Regional Operations

Diebold Company of Canada Ltd. 
Toronto, Canada 

Diebold Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 
Mexico City, Mexico 

Diebold OLTP Systems C.A. 
Caracas, Venezuela 

Central Security Systems, Inc. 
Honolulu, Hawaii 

Diebold Financial Equipment Company Ltd. (China)  
Shanghai, China 

InterBold Singapore Pte Ltd. 
Singapore 

Diebold HMA Private Ltd. 
Madras, India 

Diebold International Ltd. 
London, England 

InterBold Germany GmbH 
Boeblingen, Germany 

  

Manufacturing Operations

Canton, Ohio, USA 
Newark, Ohio, USA 
Hebron, Ohio, USA 
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA 
Staunton, Virginia, USA * 
Danville, Virginia, USA * 
Lexington, North Carolina, USA * 
Sumter, South Carolina, USA 
Berlin, Germany 
Shanghai, China 

* To open the second quarter of 1997 

  

Distribution and Shipping Centers

Self-Service Product Distribution and Shipping Center 
Newark, Ohio, USA 

Self-Service Product Shipping Center 
Berlin, Germany 

Security and Facility Product Shipping Center 
Hebron, Ohio, USA 

  

Parts and Service Centers

Diebold has more than 400 service centers across North America. Service outside North America is managed by IBM World Trade and other Diebold business partners. 

 Diebold Film Laboratory  
and Worldwide Parts Distribution Center 
Mogadore, Ohio, USA 

 Worldwide Depot Repair Center 
Seville, Ohio, USA 

  

Publications

Copies of Diebold's annual report and other publications can be obtained by contacting the investor relations department:  
PHONE:  
(330) 490-3790
FAX:  
(330) 490-3794
E-MAIL: 
STOCKINFO@DIEBOLD.COM

Stock Exchange

Diebold stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DBD 

How To Contact Us

Diebold Inc. 
P.O. Box 8230 
Canton, Ohio 44711 
(330) 489-4000 
General Questions 
Investor Relations 

  
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