Linear Technology Corporation
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Linear Technology Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
1630 McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, 95035- The company reported revenue of US$1,483.96
Headquarters Address
7417,United States of America million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 8.19% during
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2007–2011, with an annual growth of 26.84% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
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Website www.linear.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange LLTC, NASDAQ
Number of Employees 4,191
Fiscal Year End June
Revenue (in US$ million) 1,483.96
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Diversified Business Markets Declining Market Share in Sector
Strong Global Presence Dependence on Third-Party Suppliers
Strong Revenues
Opportunities Threats
Growth Potential for Semiconductor Cyclical Nature of the Semiconductor
Market Industry
Rising Demand for Consumer
Technological Advancements
Electronics
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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 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 18
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................21
4.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................21
4.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................21
4.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................22
4.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................22
5 Linear Technology Corporation - Company Statement ...................................................................... 23
6 History .................................................................................................................................................... 26
7 Linear Technology Corporation - Key Employees .............................................................................. 27
8 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 28
9 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 29
9.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................29
9.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................29
10 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 31
10.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................31
10.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................31
10.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................35
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................6
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................8
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ................................................................................................................................................10
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators ................................................................................................................................10
Table 5: Linear Technology Corporation, History .................................................................................................................26
Table 6: Linear Technology Corporation, Key Employees ...................................................................................................27
Table 7: Key Employee