Vodafone Group PLC
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Vodafone Group PLC Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Vodafone House,, NEWBURY, RG14 The company reported revenue of US$74,866 million
Headquarters Address
2FN,United Kingdom during the fiscal year 2012 (2012). The company's
revenue grew at a CAGR of 2.84% during 2008–
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2012, with an annual growth of 1.16% over 2011. In
2012, the company recorded an operating margin of
Fax N/A 24.10%, as against 12.20% in 2011.
Website www.vodafone.comindex.GB.html
Revenue and Margins
VOD, London Stock Exchange (LON)VOD,
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Number of Employees 83,862
Fiscal Year End March
Revenue (in US$ million) 74,866
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Broad portfolio of offerings Weak bottom-line performance
Global presence
Strong liquidity position
Opportunities Threats
Growing broadband market Competitive pressure
New product innovations Foreign exchange risks
Strategic acquisitions Industry consolidation
Industry regulations
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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 ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ......................................... 8
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators ............................................................................................................. 11
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit ................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.2 Asset and Liabilities................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.4 Solvency ................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.2.5 Valuation ................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.3 Key Competitors ............................................................................................................................................. 16
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 17
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...................................................................................................................... 17
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 19
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ............................................................................................................................. 21
5.2 Strengths ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
5.3 Weaknesses ................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.5 Threats ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
6 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 24
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 26
8 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 29
9 Key Employee Biographies ................................................................................................................... 30
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 32
10.1 Head Office..................................................................................................................................................... 32
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................... 32
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 36
11.1 Methodology ................................................................................................................................................... 36
11.2 Ratio Definitions .............................................................................................................................................. 36
11.3 Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................................... 40
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services ............................................................................................................................. 7
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 10
Table 5: History ............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Table 6: Key Employees ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies .............................................................................................................................. 30
Table 8: Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Table 9: Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 35
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Revenue and Operating Profit ......................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2: Financial Position ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 3: Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ............................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 4: Solvency......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 5: Valuation ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
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1 Business Analysis
1.1 Company Overview
Vodafone Group PLC (Vodafone) is one of the leading providers of telecommunication services worldwide. The company
engages in providing data and fixed line, voice, and messaging services. It has presence in various countries across
Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the US. Vodafone operates through subsidiaries, joint ventures,
associated undertakings and investments. The company operates primarily under the brand name Vodafone worldwide,
except for the US, where it operates under the Verizon Wireless brand. Vodafone had a base of over 370 mil