Alliant Energy Corporation
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Alliant Energy Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
4902 N. Biltmore Lane,Suite 1000, Madison, The company reported revenue of US$3,416.10
Headquarters Address
53718-2148 million during the fiscal year 2010 (2010). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 0.42% during
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2006–2010, with an annual decline of -0.33% over
2009. In 2010, the company recorded an operating
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Website www.alliantenergy.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange LNT, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 4,704
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 3,416.10
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses Return on Equity
Strong Growth Prospects Decrease in top-line performance The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
9.76% for 2010, as compared to its peers, NSTAR
(Ticker: NST), OGE Energy Corp. (Ticker: OGE) and
Strong utility operations Increasing debt obligations TransAlta Corporation (Ticker: TA), which recorded
ROEs of 18.35%, 12.90% and 8.97% respectively.
Wide Customer Base Weak liquidity position The company reported a net profit margin of 16.28%
in 2010.
Opportunities Threats
Return on Equity
Recovering economy Legal and political framework
US energy policy and increasing tax
Rising demand for electricity
burden
Weather conditions and seasonal
demand
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 1.26 in 2010,
as compared to its peers, NSTAR, OGE Energy Corp.
and TransAlta Corporation, which recorded current
ratios of 0.93, 0.78 and 0.82 respectively. As of
December 2010, the company recorded cash and
short-term investments of worth US$159.30 million,
against US$1.30 million current debt. The company
reported a debt to equity ratio of 0.88 in 2010 as
compared to its peers, NSTAR, OGE Energy Corp.
and TransAlta Corporation, which recorded debt to
equity ratios of 1.44, 1.10 and 1.30 respectively.
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Alliant Energy Corporation
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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 Market Capitalization .....................................................................................................................................17
2.3.2 Efficiency .......................................................................................................................................................18
2.3.3 Capital Expenditure .......................................................................................................................................19
2.3.4 Valuation ........................................................................................................................................................20
2.3.5 Turnover – Inventory and Asset ....................................................................................................................21
2.3.6 Liquidity ..........................................................................................................................................................22
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 2