Kerry Group plc
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Kerry Group plc Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
The company reported revenue of US$7,069.60
Headquarters Address Prince's Street, Tralee, ,Ireland
million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 1.89% during
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2007–2011, with an annual growth of 6.90% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
Fax + 353 66 7182961 margin of 9.04%, as against 9.14% in 2010.
Website www.kerrygroup.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange KRZ, Irish Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 22,479
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 7,069.60
Revenue (in EUR million) 5,302.20
SWOT Analysis Return on Equity
Strengths Weaknesses The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
19.55% for 2011, as compared to its peers, Britvic Plc
Steady revenue growth Geographical concentration (Ticker: BVIC), Greencore Group plc (Ticker: GCG)
and Premier Foods plc (Ticker: PFD), which recorded
Strong brand equity and leading ROEs of 259.56%, 9.99% and -59.20% respectively.
market position The company reported an operating margin of 9.04%
in 2011.
Opportunities Threats
Return on Equity
Positive confectionery market outlook Economic instability in EU nations
Rising popularity of private labels Raw material prices
Strategic acquisitions Shortage of skilled manpower
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 1.29 in 2011,
as compared to its peers, Britvic Plc, Greencore
Group plc and Premier Foods plc, which recorded
current ratios of 0.99, 0.54 and 0.68 respectively. As
of December 2011, the company recorded cash and
short-term investments of worth US$319.07 million,
against zero current debt. The company reported a
debt to equity ratio of 0.88 in 2011 as compared to its
peers, Britvic Plc, Greencore Group plc and Premier
Foods plc, which recorded debt to equity ratios of
25.48, 1.24 and 1.82 respectively.
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Kerry Group plc
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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 ........................................................................