Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN) - Financial and Strategic SWOT
Analysis Review
Reference Code: GDTC26348FSA Publication Date: MAY 2011
1 Wayside Road Phone +1 781 5655000 Revenue 1,119 (million USD)
Burlington, MA Fax +1 781 5655001 Net Profit -19.10 (million USD)
01803 Website www.nuance.com Employees 6,100
Technology and
United States Exchange NUAN [NASDAQ] Industry
Communications
Company Overview
Nuance Communications, Inc. (Nuance), formerly known as ScanSoft, Inc., is engaged in providing digital imaging software as
well as speech and keypad solutions across the world. The company's software and solutions are used in automating manual
processes. They are useful in interaction; and help users to create, share and use documents. Nuance offers a wide range of
solutions in its four core markets, namely, Healthcare, Mobile and Consumer, Enterprise and Imaging, which include healthcare
solutions, enterprise solutions, mobile solutions, desktop dictation and imaging solutions. The company has operations in the US,
Europe and Asia. Nuance is headquartered in Massachusetts, the US.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title Nuance Communications, Inc., SWOT Analysis
Paul A Ricci Chairman Strengths Weaknesses
Robert J. Frankenberg Director
Patrick Hackett Director Increasing Liquidity Concentrated Revenue from
William Janeway Director the US
Katharine A. Martin Director Comprehensive Solution
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research, Portfolio Declining Operational
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Share Data
Nuance Communications, Inc. Opportunities Threats
Share Price (USD) as on 12-May- 22.20
2011
R&D Activities Rapid Technological Changes
EPS (USD) -0.07
Market Cap (million USD) 6,720
Focus on Healthcare Industry Highly Competitive Market
Enterprise Value (million USD) 6,942
Shares Outstanding (million) 303
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
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Financial Performance Recent Developments
May 10, 2011 Nuance Communications Reports Total
Revenues Of $319m In Q2 Fiscal Year
Ended 2011
Feb 09, 2011 Nuance Communications Reports Total
Revenues Of $303.83m In Q1 Fiscal Year
Ended 2011
Nov 29, 2010 Nuance Introduces PowerScribe 360 Next-
Generation Radiology Reporting And
Communications Platform
Nov 22, 2010 Nuance Communications Reports Net Loss
Of $19.10 Million In 2010
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research, Sep 08, 2010 Nuance Introduces Dragon Medical
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Enterprise Network Edition, Advanced
Capabilities Accelerate EHR Meaningful
Use
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
List of Figures................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 1 - About the Company ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Key Facts .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Key Employees ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies......................................................................................................................................... 7
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Major Products and Services ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Nuance Communications, Inc. - History....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Company Statement ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries....................................................................................................................................... 14
Head Office............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Other Locations & Subsidiaries ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Section 2 – Company Analysis .................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Business Description ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Nuance Communications, Inc. - SWOT Analysis......................................................................................................................................................... 19
SWOT Analysis - Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Strengths ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
Strength - Increasing Liquidity......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Strength - Comprehensive Solution Portfolio .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Strength - Strong and Diverse Customer Portfolio.......................................................................................................................................... 19
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Weaknesses ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Weakness - Concentrated Revenue from the US ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Weakness - Declining Operational Efficiency ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Opportunities ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Opportunity - R&D Activities............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Opportunity - Focus on Healthcare Industry ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Threats ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Threat - Rapid Technological Changes........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Threat - Highly Competitive Market................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Threat - Declining Returns .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Nuance Communications, Inc. - Key Competitors ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Performance Chart ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Financial Performance........................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios............................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts .............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Nuance Communications, Inc., Recent Deals Summary ..............................................................