Summary Investor AB (Investor) is a Nordic-based investment holding company, owning stakes in engineering, financial services, health care, and technology industries. The company has more than 80 holdings from start-ups to mature global companies in its portfolio. Its investments are conducted in two main business areas namely Core Investments and Financial Investments. The major companies in core investment segment include ABB, Ast...
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Investor AB (Investor) is a Nordic-based investment holding company, owning stakes in engineering, financial services, health care, and technology industries. The company has more than 80 holdings from start-ups to mature global companies in its portfolio. Its investments are conducted in two main business areas namely Core Investments and Financial Investments. The major companies in core investment segment include ABB, AstraZeneca, Atlas Copco, Nasdaq OMX, Electrolux, Ericsson, Sobi SEB, and Husqvarna. In Financial investments, the major companies include 3 Scandinavia, EQT, Gambro, Kunskapsskolan, Lindorff, Novare Group and SamSari. The company also has investments in subsidiary companies such as Grand Hotel and Aleris. It has its presense in Sweden, Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and the US.
The company focuses to gain larger ownership in invested companies which allows higher gain and a stronger position to drive strategic agenda for maximum synergies. In 2011, the company as a part of increasing positions in selected Core Investments invested SEK 2,075m in ABB, Atlas Copco, Electrolux and NASDAQ OMX. Investor is headquartered in Sweden.
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- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
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- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Section 1 - About the Company 4
Investor AB - Key Facts 4
Investor AB - Key Employees 5
Investor AB - Key Employee Biographies 6
Investor AB - Major Products and Services 7
Investor AB - History 8
Investor AB - Company Statement 11
Investor AB - Locations And Subsidiaries 13
Head Office 13
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 13
Section 2 – Company Analysis 15
Investor AB - Business Description 15
Investor AB - SWOT Analysis 16
SWOT Analysis - Overview 16
Investor AB - Strengths 16
Strength - Business Strategy 16
Strength - Robust Investment Portfolio 16
Strength - Strong Liquidity 16
Investor AB - Weaknesses 17
Weakness - Declining Core Investments Value 17
Weakness - Declining Operational Efficiency 17
Investor AB - Opportunities 17
Opportunity - Growing Healthcare Market 17
Opportunity - Positive Outlook for IT Services Market 17
Opportunity - Growth of Private Equity in Emerging Markets 18
Investor AB - Threats 18
Threat - Global Economic Scenario 18
Threat - Fluctuations in Interest Rates 18
Threat - Stringent Governmental Policy and Regulation 18
Investor AB - Key Competitors 20
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 21
Performance Chart 23
Financial Performance 23
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 24
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 25
Investor AB, Recent Deals Summary 26
Section 4 – Appendix 28
Methodology 28
Ratio Definitions 28
About GlobalData 32
Contact Us 32
Disclaimer 32
List of Tables
Investor AB, Key Facts 4
Investor AB, Key Employees 5
Investor AB, Key Employee Biographies 6
Investor AB, Major Products and Services 7
Investor AB, History 8
Investor AB, Other Locations 13
Investor AB, Subsidiaries 13
Investor AB, Key Competitors 20
Investor AB, Ratios based on current share price 21
Investor AB, Annual Ratios 21
Investor AB, Interim Ratios 24
Investor AB, Recent Deals Summary 26
Currency Codes 28
Capital Market Ratios 28
Equity Ratios 29
Profitability Ratios 29
Cost Ratios 30
Liquidity Ratios 30
Leverage Ratios 31
Efficiency Ratios 31
List of Figures
Investor AB, Performance Chart (2007 - 2011) 23
Investor AB, Ratio Charts 25
