The story of Apple

1976 –

Apple. American maker of computers, phones and software. It started as a partnership on 1 April 1976 and was incorporated in California on 3 January 1977.

1976

1 Apr 1976: Ronald Wayne founded Apple. Co-founder. Steve Jobs founded Apple. Co-founder. Steve Wozniak founded Apple. Co-founder. Steve Jobs owns a stake in Apple. 45%, as of 1 Apr 1976. Steve Wozniak owns a stake in Apple. 45%, as of 1 Apr 1976.

1–12 Apr 1976: Ronald Wayne owns a stake in Apple. 10%, as of 1 Apr 1976.

Wayne withdrew from the partnership eleven days after signing.

1977

Mar 1977 – 17 Sep 1985: Steve Jobs, board member of Apple.

Mar 1977 – 5 Aug 1997: Mike Markkula, board member of Apple.

May 1977 – 1981: Mike Markkula, chair of Apple.

Nov 1977: Mike Markkula invested in Apple. 8,320,000 shares of common stock, paid in cash, $91,000.

30 Nov 1980

Mike Markkula owns a stake in Apple. 14%, 7,029,448 shares, as of 30 Nov 1980. Steve Jobs owns a stake in Apple. 15%, 7,542,448 shares, as of 30 Nov 1980.

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