Johnson Matthey Plc (JMAT) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis
Review
Reference Code: GDCH44575FSA Publication Date: AUG 2012
5th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street Phone +44 20 72698400 Revenue 12,023.20 (million GBP)
London, ENG Fax +44 20 72698433 Net Profit 315.90 (million GBP)
EC4A 4AB Website www.matthey.com Employees 9,742
JMAT [London Stock
United Kingdom Exchange Industry Chemicals
Exchange (LON)]
Company Overview
Johnson Matthey Plc (Johnson Matthey) is one of the world’s leading producers of specialty chemicals. The company offers
catalysts, fine chemicals, specialty chemical products and related technologies for various chemical processes and applications.
It also undertakes the marketing, distribution, fabrication, refining and recycling of precious metals and their products. The
company also offers comprehensive range of services, such as refining, platinum marketing and distribution, chemical process
technologies, contract manufacturing services and APIs contract research and development services.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title Johnson Matthey Plc, SWOT Analysis
Neil A Carson Chief Executive Officer Strengths Weaknesses
Robert J MacLeod Director
Market Leading Position Cost Management
Larry C Pentz Director
Geographic Diversity
Michael J Roney Director
Sir Thomas Harris Director
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Opportunities Threats
Research, GlobalData
Expansion of Capacity Tough Competitive Market
Share Data
Focused Research and Stringent Regulations
Johnson Matthey Plc
Development
Share Price (GBP) as on 10-Aug- 22.55
2012
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
EPS (GBP) 1.49 GlobalData
Market Cap (million GBP) 4,905
Enterprise Value (million GBP) 5,389
Shares Outstanding (million) 205
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
Financial Performance Recent Developments
Jun 16, 2011 Shenhua Announces Acceptance Of Methanol
Plant Using Davy/JM Methanol Technology
And Synthesis Catalyst
Feb 09, 2011 China Blue Chemical, Davy Process
Technology And Johnson Matthey Catalysts
Announce Plant Acceptance Of Methanol Unit
In China
Jan 24, 2011 Aoxing Pharmaceutical Receives Business
License For Joint Venture With Macfarlan
Smith
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
Research, GlobalData
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 - About the Company.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Johnson Matthey Plc - Key Facts ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Johnson Matthey Plc - Key Employees .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Johnson Matthey Plc - Key Employee Biographies ............................................................................................................................ 7
Johnson Matthey Plc - Major Products and Services ......................................................................................................................... 8
Johnson Matthey Plc - History ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Johnson Matthey Plc - Company Statement .................................................................................................................................... 11
Johnson Matthey Plc - Locations And Subsidiaries .......................................................................................................................... 13
Head Office ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Other Locations & Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Section 2 – Company Analysis ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Johnson Matthey Plc - Business Description.................................................................................................................................... 16
Johnson Matthey Plc - Corporate Strategy ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Johnson Matthey Plc - SWOT Analysis ............................................................................................................................................ 19
SWOT Analysis - Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Johnson Matthey Plc - Strengths .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Strength - Market Leading Position ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Strength - Geographic Diversity ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Strength - Improved Profitability Ratios ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Johnson Matthey Plc - Weaknesses ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Weakness - Cost Management ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Johnson Matthey Plc - Opportunities ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Opportunity - Expansion of Capacity ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Opportunity - Focused Research and Development ................................................................................................................. 20