Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited
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Hutchison Telecommunications Financial Snapshot
(Australia) Limited Operating Performance
Fast Facts The company reported revenue of US$11 million
during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The company's
Level 7, 40 Mount Street, NORTH SYDNEY, revenue declined at a compounded rate of 68.31%
Headquarters Address
2060,Australia during 2007–2011, with an annual decline of 45.92%
over 2010. In 2011, the company recorded an
Telephone + +61 (02) 99644646
operating margin of -1533.53%, as against 285.83%
in 2010.
Fax + +61 (02) 8904 0457
Website www.hutchison.com.au Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange N/A
Number of Employees 4,500
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 11
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Broad service offerings Limited liquidity position
Collaboration with Vodafone Losing customer base
Leading Market Position Poor service quality
Weak financial performance
Opportunities Threats
Entry into fixed line business Environmental regulations
Investment in existing network Intense competition
New 3G 850 MHz network
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SWOT Profile
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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
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................14
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................15
3.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................15
3.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................16
3.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................17
4 History .................................................................................................................................................... 18
5 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 19
6 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 20
7 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 21
7.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................21
7.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................21
7.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................25
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SWOT Profile
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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 .......................................................................................................................................................19
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies ....................................................................................................................................20
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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
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Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited
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1 Business Analysis
1.1 Company Overview
Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited (HTAL) is a holding company that holds a 50.00% stake in Vodafone
Hutchison Australia Pty Limited (VHA), which provides wireless telecom services and several other value added services
under the brand names of Vodafone, 3 and Crazy John’s. VHA offers a wide range of third generation wireless services
such as mobile broadband, mobile internet, mobile TV, music, games and communications services such as voice and
video, SMS and MMS, mobile e-mail, and instant messaging, among others. VHA markets and sells its services to
customers through retail outlets and online stores. The company offers its services within the geographical limits of
Australia. HTAL is headquartered in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
1.2 Business Description
HTAL is a holding company of Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited (VHA), which offers a wide range of wireless
telecommunication and value added services.
HTAL operates the joint venture telecommunications company, Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited (VHA). HTAL
holds a 50% stake in VHA and the remaining stake is held by the Vodafone Group Plc. VHA currently operates under
three brand names: Vodafone, 3 and Crazy John’s. As of December 31, 2011, the company, through its joint venture
VHA, had a customer base of 7 million, which includes 4.2 million postpaid customers.
VHA offers an array of communication and value added services such as voice calls, messaging services, mobile TV,
downloading and listening to ful