Sun Hydraulics Corporation
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation - Company
Capsule
Reference Code: BR1366CC
Published Date: April 2011
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation - Company Overview
Sun Hydraulics Corporation (Sun Hydraulics) is a US based designer and manufacturer of high performance screw-in
hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds. Its high performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds as
integral components controls force, speed and motion in fluid power systems. The company's ranges of products are used
by various industries, which include capital goods equipment manufacturers. Its business activities are undertaken
throughout the US, England, Germany, France, Korea, India and China. The company's product line comprised of Screw-
in Hydraulic Cartridge Valves, Standard Manifolds, Integrated Packages and Engineering. Its products are marketed
through independent stocking distributors across the globe. Sun Hydraulics is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, US.
Financial Performance
The company reported revenue of USD 97.39 million during the fiscal year ended 2009. The company's revenue declined
at a compounded rate of 23.71% during the period 2007-2009 with a year on year decline of 45.37% over fiscal year
2008. During the fiscal year 2009, its operating margin was 2.20% as against an operating margin of 20.40% in fiscal year
2008. During the fiscal year 2009, the company registered a net margin of 1.90% as against a net margin of 14.43% in the
fiscal year 2008.
Sun Hydraulics Corporation - Key Facts
Sun Hydraulics Corporation, Key Facts
1500 West University Parkway,
Sarasota, Florida (FL), 34243, Ticker Symbol, Stock
Corporate Address: SNHY (NASDAQ)
Exchange
United States
Telephone + 1 941 3621200 No. of Employees 838
Fax + 1 941 3554497 Financial Year End December
URL investor.sunhydraulics.com Revenue (in USD Million) 97.39
Industry Metals and Mining
Locations China, India, Republic of Korea, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation - Major Products and Services
Sun Hydraulics Corporation is engaged in the designing and manufacturing screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and
manifolds for industrial and mobile applications. Key products and services offered by the company include the following:
Sun Hydraulics Corporation, Major Products and Services
Products:
Cartridges
Manifolds
Standard Valve Packages (YAssemblies)
Custom Valve Packages
Accessories
Tooling
Pricing
Literature
Amplifiers and Amplifier Accessories
Product Selector
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation - Key Competitors
The following companies are the major competitors of Sun Hydraulics Corporation:
Jet Research Development, Inc
Sauer-Danfoss Inc.
Omega Flex, Inc.
Actuant Corporation
Parker Hannifin Corporation
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation - Key Employees
Sun Hydraulics Corporation, Key Employees
Name Job Title Board Level Since Age
President, Chief Executive Officer,
Allen J. Carlson Executive Board 2000 59
Director
Jeffrey Cooper Officer Senior Management 1991 69
Tricia L. Fulton Chief Financial Officer Senior Management 2006 43
General Manager - Sun Hydraulics
Peter G. Robson Senior Management 65
Limited
Tim A. Twitty Officer Senior Management 2007 43
Marc Bertoneche Director Non Executive Board 2001 63
Christine L. Koski Director Non Executive Board 2000 53
Philippe Lemaitre Director Non Executive Board 2007 60
Ferdinand E. Megerlin Chairman Executive Board 2007 71
David N. Wormley Director Non Executive Board 1992 70
Wolfgang H. Dangel Director Non Executive Board 2007 46
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation - Locations and Subsidiaries
Head Office
Sun Hydraulics Corporation
1500 West University Parkway
Sarasota
Florida (FL)
Zip: 34243
United States
Tel: + 1 941 3621200
Fax: + 1 941 3554497
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation
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Sun Hydraulics Corporation - Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Sun Hydraulics Corporation, Annual Ratios
Key Ratios Unit/Currency 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Equity Ratios
EPS (Earnings per Share) USD 1.26 0.11 1.55 1.34 0.99
Dividend per Share USD 0.86 0.45 0.36 0.34 0.27
Dividend Cover Absolute 1.47 0.24 4.3 3.98 3.7
Book Value per Share USD 6.