Cott Corporation
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Cott Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
6525 Viscount Road, Mississauga, L4V The company reported revenue of US$1,803.30
Headquarters Address
1H6,Canada million during the fiscal year 2010 (2010). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 0.44% during
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2006–2010, with an annual growth of 12.94% over
2009. In 2010, the company recorded an operating
Fax + 1 905 6725229 margin of 5.41%, as against 5.89% in 2009.
Website www.cott.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange SRF, Toronto Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 3,957
Fiscal Year End January
Revenue (in US$ million) 1,803.30
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses Return on Equity
Extensive manufacturing capabilities Declining profitability The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
10.47% for 2010, as compared to its peers, Andrew
Peller Limited (Ticker: ADW.A), Lassonde Industries
Increased Organic Sales High indebtedness Inc. (Ticker: LAS.A) and Corby Distilleries Limited
(Ticker: CDLA), which recorded ROEs of 19.06%,
Strong product and brand portfolio 15.92% and 8.58% respectively. The company
reported a net profit margin of 5.41% in 2010.
Opportunities Threats
Return on Equity
Growing non-alcoholic RTD beverages
Consumer preferences
market
Recovering economy Government regulations
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 1.58 in 2010,
as compared to its peers, Andrew Peller Limited,
Lassonde Industries Inc. and Corby Distilleries
Limited, which recorded current ratios of 1.34, 2.87
and 9.09 respectively. As of January 2010, the
company recorded cash and short-term investments
of worth US$48.20 million, against US$6.00 million
current debt. The company reported a debt to equity
ratio of 1.19 in 2010 as compared to its peers,
Andrew Peller Limited, Lassonde Industries Inc. and
Corby Distilleries Limited, which recorded debt to
equity ratios of 0.90, 0.40 and 0.00 respectively.
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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 ............................................................................................... 7
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................7
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................12
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.3 Competitive Benchmarking ..................................................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Efficiency ..........................................................................................................................................................17
2.3.2 Capital Expenditure ..........................................................................................................................................18
2.3.3 Turnover – Inventory and Asset .......................................................................................................................19
3 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 20
4 SWOT Analysis .