Softbank Corp.
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Softbank Corp. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Tokyo Shiodome Bldg., TOKYO, 105- The company reported revenue of US$40,176 million
Headquarters Address
7303,Japan during the fiscal year 2012 (2012). The company's
revenue grew at a CAGR of 10.96% during 2008–
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2012, with an annual growth of 6.58% over 2011. In
2012, the company recorded an operating margin of
Fax N/A 20.12%, as against 19.29% in 2011.
Website www.softbank.co.jpenindex.html
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange 9984, The Tokyo Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 22,710
Fiscal Year End March
Revenue (in US$ million) 40,176
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Diversified portfolio Decline in ARPU
Strong financial performance Limited liquidity position
Strong network infrastructure
Opportunities Threats
Expansion of infrastructure Changing technology
Growing mobile broadband
Foreign exchange risks
subscriptions
Increasing demand for smartphones Natural disasters
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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 Solvency ................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.4 Valuation ................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Key Competitors ............................................................................................................................................ 14
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 15
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ..................................................................................................................... 15
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ............................................................................................................................ 16
4.2 Strengths ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Weaknesses .................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.4 Opportunities ................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.5 Threats .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
5 History .................................................................................................................................................... 18
6 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 20
7 Key Employee Biographies ................................................................................................................... 21
8 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Head Office ................................................................................................................................................... 22
8.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 22
9 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 23
9.1 Methodology .................................................................................................................................................. 23
9.2 Ratio Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 23
9.3 Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
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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 ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Table 6: Key Employees ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies .............................................................................................................................. 21
Table 8: Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Revenue and Operating Profit ......................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2: Financial Position ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 3: Solvency......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 4: Valuation ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
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1 Business Analysis
1.1 Company Overview
Softbank Corp. (Softbank) is an integrated telecommunications service provider. The company offers a wide range of
services including cellular phone se