Nalco Holding Company
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Nalco Holding Company Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
One Nalco Center, NAPERVILLE, The company reported revenue of US$4,250.50
Headquarters Address
60563,Other million during the fiscal year 2010 (2010). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 4.22% during
Telephone + 1 630 3051000
2006–2010, with an annual growth of 13.44% over
2009. In 2010, the company recorded an operating
Fax + 1 630 3052900 margin of 12.95%, as against 10.23% in 2009.
Website www.nalco.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange NLC, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 12,400
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 4,250.50
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Diversified geographic presence Lawsuits
Leading market position
Strong financial performance
Opportunities Threats
Expanding into Western Siberia Environmental regulations
Increasing demand of natural gas in
Foreign exchange risk
the US
Merger agreement with Ecolab Intellectual property rights
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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 .................................................................................................................................7
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 .........................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................21
5.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................21
6 Nalco Holding Company - Company Statement .................................................................................. 23
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 25
8 Nalco Holding Company - Key Employees .......................................................................................... 27
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 28
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 29
10.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................29
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................29
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 31
11.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................31
11.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................31
11.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................35
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................7
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................8
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ................................................................................................................................................10
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators .......................