Thales SA
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Thales SA Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
45, rue de Villiers, Neuilly-sur-Seine, The company reported revenue of US$18,095 million
Headquarters Address
92200,France during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The company's
revenue grew at a CAGR of 1.81% during 2007–
Telephone + 33 1 57778000
2011, with an annual growth of 3.40% over 2010. In
2011, the company recorded an operating margin of
Fax + 33 1 57778659 5.57%, as against -1.56% in 2010.
Website www.thalesgroup.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange HO, Euronext Paris
Number of Employees 68,325
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 18,095
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Global Operations Corruption allegations
Strong Innovations
Strong order backlogs
Opportunities Threats
Focus on BRIC nations Consolidation activities
Strategic partnerships Government intervention
Strengthening communications and
security business
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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 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.4 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................15
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................16
3.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................16
3.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................17
3.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................18
4 History .................................................................................................................................................... 19
5 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 21
6 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 23
7 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 24
7.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................24
7.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................24
8 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 26
8.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................26
8.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................26
8.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................30
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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.....................................................................................................................................................................19
Table 6: Key Employees .......................................................................................................................................................21
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies ....................................................................................................................................23
Table 8: Subsidiaries ............................................................................................................................................................24
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Revenue and Operating Profit ...............................................................................................................................11
Figure 2: Financial Position ..................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 3: Solvency ................................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 4: Valuation ...............................................................................................................................................................14
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1 Business Analysis
1.1 Company Overview
Thales SA (Thales) is a global leader in providing integrated security solutions and equipment primarily for defense,
aerospace, security, space and transportation markets. The company caters to government and private-sector customers.
Thales’ product portfolio comprises onboard electronics, cabin systems, air traffic management systems, radars and
sensors, airport solutions and navigation systems and communication systems for the civil aviation industry. Thales also
offers security solutions for property, people and critical information systems. In addition, it provides space systems
including satellite solutions, navigation and aeronautical communication systems. Furthermore, Thales offers a range of
advanced electronic solutions such as s