Microsoft Corporation: Technology and Communications Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report

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Microsoft Corporation: Technology and Communications Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report
Microsoft Corporation



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Microsoft Corporation Financial Snapshot



Operating Performance

Fast Facts

One Microsoft Way, REDMOND, 98052- The company reported revenue of US$69,943 million

Headquarters Address

6399,United States of America during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The company's

revenue grew at a CAGR of 8.15% during 2007–

Telephone + 14258828080

2011, with an annual growth of 11.94% over 2010. In

2011, the company recorded an operating margin of

Fax N/A 38.83%, as against 38.68% in 2010.



Website www.microsoft.com

Revenue and Margins

Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange MSFT, NASDAQ



Number of Employees 94,000



Fiscal Year End June



Revenue (in US$ million) 69,943









SWOT Analysis



Strengths Weaknesses



Diversified product portfolio Geographic concentration of revenue



Strong market position Lawsuits



Strong R&D activities



Opportunities Threats



Positive outlook for cloud computing Foreign exchange risks



Strategic acquisitions Intense competition



Strategic alliances Piracy









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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 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................14

2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................15

2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................16

2.3 Competitive Benchmarking ..................................................................................................................................17

2.3.1 Market Capitalization .......................................................................................................................................17

2.3.2 Efficiency ..........................................................................................................................................................18

2.3.3 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................19

2.3.4 Turnover – Inventory and Asset .......................................................................................................................20

3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 21

3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................21

3.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................21

3.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................21

3.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................22

3.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................22

4 History .................................................................................................................................................... 24

5 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 28

6 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 29

7 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 30

7.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................30

7.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................30

8 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 34

8.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................34

8.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................34

8.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................38









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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.....................................................................................................................................................................24

Table 6: Key Employees .......................................................................................................................................................28

Table 7: Key Employee Biographies ....................................................................................................................................29

Table 8: Subsidiaries ............................................................................................................................................................30









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List of Figures



Figure 1: Revenue and Operating Profit ...............................................................................................................................11


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