Qantas Airways Limited
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Qantas Airways Limited Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
The company reported revenue of US$13,664.22
Headquarters Address Qantas Centre, Mascot, 2020,Australia
million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 2.15% during
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2007–2011, with an annual growth of 8.15% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
Fax + 61 2 96913339 margin of 2.17%, as against 1.29% in 2010.
Website www.qantas.com.au
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange QAN, Australian Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 32,695
Fiscal Year End June
Revenue (in US$ million) 13,664.22
Revenue (in AUD million) 14,894.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Fleet strategy Decrease in cash position
Improved financial performance Increased debt obligations
Oneworld alliance Reliability concerns
Opportunities Threats
Induction of Boeing 787 Consolidation in airline industry
Launch of Jetstar Fluctuating oil prices
OpenSkies policy Foreign exchange risks
Partnership with British Airways
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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 ...................................................................................................................................7
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 Solvency ........................................................................................................................................................14
2.2.5 Valuation ........................................................................................................................................................15
2.3 Key Competitors ....................................................................................................................................................16
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 17
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ............................................................................................................................17
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ...................................................................................................................................19
4.2 Strengths ...............................................................................................................................................................19
4.3 Weaknesses ..........................................................................................................................................................19
4.4 Opportunities .........................................................................................................................................................20
4.5 Threats ...................................................................................................................................................................21
5 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 22
6 History .................................................................................................................................................... 24
7 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 25
8 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 26
9 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 27
9.1 Head Office ............................................................................................................................................................27
9.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ..........................................................................................................................27
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............................................................................