The Valspar Corporation
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The Valspar Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
1101 Third Street South, Minneapolis, The company reported revenue of US$3,952.95
Headquarters Address
55415,United States of America million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 5.02% during
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2007–2011, with an annual growth of 22.51% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
Fax + 1 612 3757723 margin of -1.01%, as against 11.66% in 2010.
Website www.valsparglobal.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange VAL, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 10,180
Fiscal Year End October
Revenue (in US$ million) 3,952.95
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Broad Product Portfolio Long-Term Debts
Increasing Diversified Geographic
Overdependence on Few Customers
Presence
Strong Operational Performance
Opportunities Threats
Growth in Emerging Markets Highly Competitive Environment
Product Innovations Industry Consolidation
Strategic Acquisitions Stringent Regulations
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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
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................15
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................16
3.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................16
3.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................16
3.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................17
3.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................17
4 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 19
5 History .................................................................................................................................................... 21
6 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 23
7 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 24
8 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 25
8.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................25
8.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................25
9 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 27
9.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................27
9.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................27
9.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................31
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................6
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................7
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ..................................................................................................................................................9
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators ..................................................................................................................................9
Table 5: History.....................................................................................................................................................................21
Table 6: Key Employees ...............................................................................................