Barry Callebaut AG
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Barry Callebaut AG Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Pfingstweidstrasse 60, Zurich, The company reported revenue of US$4,379.19
Headquarters Address
8005,Switzerland million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 6.36% during
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2007–2011, with an annual growth of 0.66% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
Fax + 41 43 2040400 margin of 7.92%, as against 7.54% in 2010.
Website www.barry-callebaut.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange BARN, Swiss Exchange
Number of Employees 5,972
Fiscal Year End August
Revenue (in US$ million) 4,379.19
Revenue (in CHF million) 4,554.36
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Overdependence on Europe for
Focus on research and development
revenue
Overdependence on specific product
Strengthening solvency position
group
Strong liquidity position
Opportunities Threats
Growing demand for functional food Economic instability of EU nations
New product launches Rising labor costs in the US
Strategic acquisitions Stringent regulations
Strategic partnerships
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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 ............................................................................................... 9
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................9
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................13
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................14
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................15
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................17
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................18
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 19
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................19
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ................