QinetiQ Group plc
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QinetiQ Group plc Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Ively Road, Cody Technology Park, The company reported revenue of US$2,370 million
Headquarters Address FARNBOROUGH, GU14 0LX,United during the fiscal year 2012 (2012). The company's
Kingdom revenue declined at a compounded rate of 2.07%
Telephone + 448700100942 during 2008–2012, with an annual decline of 13.68%
over 2011. In 2012, the company recorded an
operating margin of 25.49%, as against 3.37% in
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2011.
Website www.QinetiQ.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange QQ., London Stock Exchange (LON)
Number of Employees 10,180
Fiscal Year End March
Revenue (in US$ million) 2,370
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Diversified geographical presence Dependence on select customers
Focus on research and development
Impressive bottom line performance
Inorganic growth strategy
Opportunities Threats
Global homeland security market Changing technology
New facility Government contract compliance
Rising demand for unmanned air
Stringent regulations
vehicles
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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 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.4 Solvency ................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.5 Valuation ................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.3 Key Competitors ............................................................................................................................................. 15
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 16
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...................................................................................................................... 16
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 19
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ............................................................................................................................. 20
5.2 Strengths ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.3 Weaknesses ................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.5 Threats ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
6 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 23
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 25
8 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 26
9 Key Employee Biographies ................................................................................................................... 27
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 28
10.1 Head Office..................................................................................................................................................... 28
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................... 28
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 30
11.1 Methodology ................................................................................................................................................... 30
11.2 Ratio Definitions .............................................................................................................................................. 30
11.3 Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
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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 ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Table 6: Key Employees................................................................................................................................................ 26
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies .............................................................................................................................. 27
Table 8: Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Table 9: Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Revenue and Operating Profit ......................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2: Financial Position ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 3: Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ............................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 4: Solvency......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 5