Sika AG
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Sika AG Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
The company reported revenue of US$4,251.73
Headquarters Address Zugerstrasse 50, Baar, 6341,Switzerland
million during the fiscal year 2010 (2010). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 8.02% during
Telephone + 41 41 7686800
2006–2010, with an annual growth of 11.34% over
2009. In 2010, the company recorded an operating
Fax + 41 41 7686850 margin of 9.94%, as against 8.26% in 2009.
Website www.sika.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange SIK, Swiss Exchange
Number of Employees 13,500
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 4,251.73
Revenue (in CHF million) 4,421.80
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Diversified geographical presence Limited liquidity position
Under performance in the European
Research and development capabilities
markets
Strong brand image and distribution
strategy
Strong operating performance
Opportunities Threats
Capacity Expansion & Sustainable
Energy Costs
Initiatives
Indian construction chemicals market Stringent regulations
Strategic Acquisitions
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Sika AG
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................8
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................13
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................14
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................17
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 18
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................18
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 19
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................20
5.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................21
5.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................21
5.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................22
6 Sika AG - Company Statement ............................................................................................................. 23
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 25
8 Sika AG - Key Employees ..................................................................................................................... 26
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 27
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 28
10.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................28
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................28
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 29
11.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................29
11.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................29
11.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................33
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