Arbitron Inc.
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Arbitron Inc. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
9705 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, The company reported revenue of US$395.38 million
Headquarters Address
21046,United States of America during the fiscal year 2010 (2010). The company's
revenue grew at a CAGR of 5.49% during 2006–
Telephone + 1 410 3128000
2010, with an annual growth of 2.71% over 2009. In
2010, the company recorded an operating margin of
Fax N/A 16.60%, as against 14.25% in 2009.
Website www.arbitron.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange ARB, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 1,029
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 395.38
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................5
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 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................15
3 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 16
4 Arbitron Inc. - Key Employees .............................................................................................................. 17
5 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 18
5.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................18
5.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................18
6 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 20
6.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................20
6.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................20
6.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................24
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................5
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................7
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ..................................................................................................................................................9
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators ..................................................................................................................................9
Table 5: Arbitron Inc., Key Employees .................................................................................................................................17
Table 6: Arbitron Inc., Subsidiaries.......................................................................................................................................18
Table 7: Arbitron Inc., Locations ...........................................................................................................................................18
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