Cohort plc
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Cohort plc Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Arlington House, READING, RG7 The company reported revenue of US$122 million
Headquarters Address
4SA,United Kingdom during the fiscal year 2012 (2012). The company's
revenue grew at a CAGR of 3.08% during 2008–
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2012, with an annual growth of 15.77% over 2011. In
2012, the company recorded an operating margin of
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Website www.cohortplc.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange CHRT, SEATS (AIM Market)
Number of Employees 576
Fiscal Year End April
Revenue (in US$ million) 122
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Broad service offerings Dependence on defense market
Focus on research and development Dependence on domestic market
Inorganic growth strategy
Strong financial performance
Strong order book
Zero debt
Opportunities Threats
Increasing US homeland security
Government contract compliance
spending
New contract wins Rapidly changing technology
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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 and Liabilities ................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.3 Operational Efficiency ................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2.4 Solvency ................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Key Competitors ............................................................................................................................................ 14
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ............................................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Strengths ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Weaknesses .................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.4 Opportunities ................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.5 Threats .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
4 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 18
5 History .................................................................................................................................................... 20
6 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 21
7 Key Employee Biographies ................................................................................................................... 22
8 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 23
8.1 Head Office ................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 23
9 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 24
9.1 Methodology .................................................................................................................................................. 24
9.2 Ratio Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 24
9.3 Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
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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 ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators ............................................................................................................................ 9
Table 5: History ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Table 6: Key Employees ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies .............................................................................................................................. 22
Table 8: Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Revenue and Operating Profit ......................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2: Financial Position ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 3: Operational Efficiency ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 4: Solvency......................................................................................................................................................... 13
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1 Business Analysis
1.1 Company Overview
Cohort plc (Cohort) is an investment holding firm that provides advisory and technical services to defense, security, space
and transport. The company designs and manufactures electronic systems and software, and provides specialist services
and training. Cohort manages exercises, provides technical input to projects and tests the integrity of