Comverse Technology, Inc.
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Comverse Technology, Inc. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
810 Seventh Avenue, NEW YORK, The company reported revenue of US$1,594 million
Headquarters Address
10019,United States of America during the fiscal year 2012 (2012). The company's
revenue declined at a compounded rate of 1.93%
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during 2008–2012, with an annual decline of 1.79%
over 2011. In 2012, the company recorded an
Fax + 12127391001 operating margin of 1.19%, as against -3.23% in
2011.
Website www.cmvt.com
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange CMVT, NASDAQ Revenue and Margins
Number of Employees 5,700
Fiscal Year End January
Revenue (in US$ million) 1,594
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Considerable sales backlogs Decline in top line performance
Dominant market presence Legal proceedings
Strengthening operational performance Limited liquidity position
Wide product offerings
Opportunities Threats
New contract wins Dependence on third parties
New product launches Foreign exchange risks
Positive outlook for global BSS market Government regulations
Intense competition
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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 Operational Efficiency ................................................................................................................................ 13
2.2.5 Solvency ................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.6 Valuation ................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Key Competitors ............................................................................................................................................ 16
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.2 Strengths ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Weaknesses .................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.4 Opportunities ................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.5 Threats .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4 History .................................................................................................................................................... 20
5 Key Employees ...................................................................................................................................... 22
6 Key Employee Biographies ................................................................................................................... 24
7 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 25
7.1 Head Office ................................................................................................................................................... 25
7.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 25
8 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 27
8.1 Methodology .................................................................................................................................................. 27
8.2 Ratio Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 27
8.3 Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
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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 ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Table 6: Key Employees ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies .............................................................................................................................. 24
Table 8: Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
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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: Operational Efficiency ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 5: Solvency......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 6: Valuation ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
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