Thomas Cook Group plc
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Thomas Cook Group plc Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
The Thomas Cook Business Park, The company reported revenue of US$15,090.62
Headquarters Address
Peterborough, PE3 8SB,United Kingdom million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue declined at a compounded rate of
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0.90% during 2007–2011, with an annual growth of
10.34% over 2010. In 2011, the company recorded an
Fax + 44 1733 416255 operating margin of -2.76%, as against 1.67% in
2010.
Website www.thomascookgroup.com
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange TCG, London Stock Exchange (LON) Revenue and Margins
Number of Employees 30,747
Fiscal Year End September
Revenue (in US$ million) 15,090.62
Revenue (in GBP million) 9,808.90
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Brand composition Limited financial leverage
Diverisified geographical operations Declining operating performance
Strong market presence
Opportunities Threats
Growth prospects in emerging markets Government regulations
Merger with The Co-operative Travel Rising fuel prices
Positive market outlook for tourism
industry
Strategic acquisitions
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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 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................14
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 15
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................15
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................17
4.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................18
4.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................19
5 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 20
6 History .................................................................................................................................................... 22
7 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 23
8 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 25
9 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 26
9.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................26
9.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................26
10 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 28
10.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................28
10.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................28
10.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................32
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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