Keywords : Blackboard
Summary Blackboard Inc. (Blackboard) is engaged in providing enterprise software applications and related services to the education industry. The company operates its business through six platforms, which include Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Connect, Blackboard Transact, Blackboard Collaborate, Blackboard Analytics and Blackboard Mobile. The Blackboard Learn provides a foundation for assessing the learner inside and beyond a classro...
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Blackboard Inc. (Blackboard) is engaged in providing enterprise software applications and related services to the education industry. The company operates its business through six platforms, which include Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Connect, Blackboard Transact, Blackboard Collaborate, Blackboard Analytics and Blackboard Mobile. The Blackboard Learn provides a foundation for assessing the learner inside and beyond a classroom. The Blackboard Connect platform provides time-sensitive information through voice, text, e-mail and others. The Blackboard Transact offers technology that efficiently improves the student experience outside the classroom while making the lives of students more convenient and secure. Blackboard Collaborate offers a learning platform designed especially for education. Blackboard Analytics is a data warehousing and analytics system. The Blackboard Mobile Learn provides information related to institutes application, courses and community information. Its geographic operations are spread across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company is headquartered in Washington, the US. In October 2011, Blackboard was acquired by Providence Equity Partners.
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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.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims 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
Blackboard Inc. - Key Facts 4
Blackboard Inc. - Key Employees 5
Blackboard Inc. - Key Employee Biographies 6
Blackboard Inc. - Major Products and Services 7
Blackboard Inc. - History 8
Blackboard Inc. - Company Statement 9
Blackboard Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries 11
Head Office 11
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 11
Section 2 – Company Analysis 13
Blackboard Inc. - Business Description 13
Blackboard Inc. - SWOT Analysis 14
SWOT Analysis - Overview 14
Blackboard Inc. - Strengths 14
Strength - Increasing Operational Efficiency 14
Strength - Comprehensive Offering 14
Strength - Strong Customer Base 14
Blackboard Inc. - Weaknesses 14
Weakness - Declining Liquidity 14
Weakness - Dependence on Third-party 15
Blackboard Inc. - Opportunities 15
Opportunity - Robust R&D Activities 15
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions 15
Opportunity - Increasing Returns 15
Blackboard Inc. - Threats 16
Threat - Highly Competitive Market 16
Threat - Security Breach 16
Threat - Rapid Technological Changes 16
Blackboard Inc. - Key Competitors 17
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 18
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 18
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 18
Performance Chart 20
Financial Performance 20
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 22
Section 4 – Appendix 23
Methodology 23
Ratio Definitions 23
About GlobalData 27
Contact Us 27
Disclaimer 27
List of Tables
Blackboard Inc., Key Facts 4
Blackboard Inc., Key Employees 5
Blackboard Inc., Key Employee Biographies 6
Blackboard Inc., Major Products and Services 7
Blackboard Inc., History 8
Blackboard Inc., Other Locations 11
Blackboard Inc., Subsidiaries 11
Blackboard Inc., Key Competitors 17
Blackboard Inc., Ratios based on current share price 18
Blackboard Inc., Annual Ratios 18
Blackboard Inc., Interim Ratios 21
Currency Codes 23
Capital Market Ratios 23
Equity Ratios 24
Profitability Ratios 24
Cost Ratios 25
Liquidity Ratios 25
Leverage Ratios 26
Efficiency Ratios 26
List of Figures
Blackboard Inc., Performance Chart (2006 - 2010) 20
Blackboard Inc., Ratio Charts 22
