ARM Holdings plc (ARM), a semiconductor intellectual property provider, is engaged in designing reduced instruction set computing (RISC) microprocessors, physical IP, and other related technology and software. The company`s products are embedded in high-volume embedded applications in imaging, automotive, security and storage devices, and wireless products. The company typically licenses and sells both technology and products lo major electronic manufacturers. These companies, in turn, produce market and sell microprocessors, ASICs, and ASSPs based on ARM`s technology to systems companies, which integrate into a broad range of end products. The company also offers related consulting services to its customers. The company has its presence in US, UK, France, Germany, India, Singapore, Korea, Israel, China, and Belgium. ARM Holdings plc is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.The company reported revenues of (British Pounds) GBP 298.93 million during the fiscal year ended December 2008, an increase of 15.35% over 2007. The operating profit of the company was GBP 59.94 million during the fiscal year 2008, an increase of 51.01% over 2007. The net profit of the company was GBP 43.59 million during the fiscal year 2008, an increase of 23.67% over 2007.