Ball Corporation
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Ball Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
10 Longs Peak Drive, Broomfield, 80021- The company reported revenue of US$8,630.90
Headquarters Address
2510,United States of America million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 3.96% during
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2007–2011, with an annual growth of 13.12% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
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Website www.ball.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange BLL, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 14,500
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 8,630.90
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses Return on Equity
New product launches Litigations The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
36.42% for the fiscal year 2011, as compared to its
peers, Rexam PLC (Ticker: REX), Alcoa Inc. (Ticker:
Steady revenue growth Narrow product portfolio AA) and Crown Holdings, Inc. (Ticker: PFD), which
recorded ROEs of 16.21%, 4.41% and 0.00%
Strong heritage respectively. Furthermore, the company reported an
operating margin of 9.70% in 2011.
Opportunities Threats
Return on Equity
Business expansions Growth of substitutes
Growth prospects in Asia Regulatory environment
New contracts Rising raw material prices
Strategic acquisitions
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 1.25 in 2011,
as compared to its peers, Rexam PLC, Alcoa Inc. and
Crown Holdings, Inc., which recorded current ratios of
1.56, 1.28 and 1.14 respectively. As of December
2011, the company recorded cash and short-term
investments of worth US$165.80 million, against zero
current debt. The company reported a debt to equity
ratio of 2.58 in 2011 as compared to its peers, Rexam
PLC, Alcoa Inc. and Crown Holdings, Inc., which
recorded debt to equity ratios of 0.79, 0.68 and -7.47
respectively.
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Ball Corporation
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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