Akzo Nobel N.V. - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review

Akzo Nobel N.V. - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review

Akzo Nobel N.V. - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review

Summary

Akzo Nobel is one of the largest coatings manufacturers. The company is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of decorative paints and performance coatings for all markets. Its products are sold under the brand name of Dulux, Sikkens, Interpon, Ralph Lauren Paint, Flexa, International, Levis, Liquid Nails, Lesonal and Devoe Paint. The company is primarily operating in the US, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. The company operates in three business segments including Decorative Paints, Performance Coatings, and Specialty Chemicals. The company carries out its operations through its operational subsidiaries, which are located in more than 80 countries.

Global Markets Direct, the leading business information provider, presents an in-depth business, strategic and financial analysis of Akzo Nobel N.V.. The report provides a comprehensive insight into the company, including business structure and operations, executive biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the report is the detailed strategic analysis and Global Markets Direct’s views on the company.

Scope

-The company’s strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed. Financial, strategic and operational factors are considered.
-The opportunities open to the company are considered and its growth potential assessed. Competitive or technological threats are highlighted.
-The report contains critical company information – business structure and operations, the company history, major products and services, key competitors, key employees and executive biographies, different locations and important subsidiaries.
-It provides detailed financial ratios for the past five years as well as interim ratios for the last four quarters.
-Financial ratios include profitability, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.

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Table Of Contents
Key Information 1
Key Ratios 1
Share Data 1
Performance Chart 1
Table Of Contents 2
List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Key Facts 4
Company Overview 4
Major Products and Services 5
Overview 5
History 5
SWOT Analysis Overview 6
Overview 6
Akzo Nobel N.V. - Strengths 6
Well-positioned in the Markets 6
Special Projects 6
Efficient Management 6
Akzo Nobel N.V. - Weaknesses 6
Sluggish Pipeline Activities 6
Akzo Nobel N.V. - Opportunities 6
Growth in the Prevelance of CNS Disorders 6
Growth in Gynecology Markets 6
Acquisition of ICI 6
Akzo Nobel N.V. - Threats 7
Jump In Raw-material Costs 7
Fall of HRT Markets 7
Introduction of Generics 7
Key Competitors 8
Key Employees 8
Key Employee Biographies 8
Company Statement 9
Locations And Subsidiaries 11
Head Office 11
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 11
Financial Ratios 12
Capital Market Ratios 12
Annual Ratios 12
Interim Ratios 13
Ratio Charts 14
Appendix 15
Methodology 15
Ratio Definitions 15
About Global Markets Direct 18
Contact Us 18
Disclaimer 18List of Tables
Akzo Nobel N.V., Key Facts 1
Akzo Nobel N.V., Key Ratios 1
Akzo Nobel N.V., Share Data 1
Akzo Nobel N.V., Key Facts 4
Akzo Nobel N.V., History 5
Akzo Nobel N.V., Key Employees 8
Akzo Nobel N.V., Key Employee Biographies 8
Akzo Nobel N.V., Subsidiaries 11
Akzo Nobel N.V., Ratios based on current share price 12
Akzo Nobel N.V., Annual Ratios 12
Akzo Nobel N.V., Interim Ratios 13
Currency Codes 15
Capital Market Ratios 15
Equity Ratios 15
Profitability Ratios 16
Cost Ratios 16
Liquidity Ratios 16
Leverage Ratios 17
Efficiency Ratios 17List of Figures
Akzo Nobel N.V., Performance Chart (2004 - 2008) 1
Akzo Nobel N.V., Ratio Charts 14