The Gymboree Corporation
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The Gymboree Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
500 Howard Street, San Francisco, The company reported revenues of US$1,014.91
Headquarters Address
94105,United States of America million during 2010, with a CAGR of 11.04% during
2006–2010. Its revenue grew at an annual rate of
Telephone + 1 415 2787000
1.42% over the previous fiscal year. In 2010, the
company recorded an operating margin of 16.12%, as
Fax + 1 415 2787100 against 14.82% in 2009.
Website www.gymboree.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange GYMB, NASDAQ
Number of Employees 12,400
Fiscal Year End January
Revenue (in US$ million) 1,014.91
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Diversified manufacturing base Dependence on the US market
Expanding operating margin
Multiple channel selling strategy
Strong liquidity position
Opportunities Threats
Growth of online retail Changing consumer preferences
New marketing channels Competition
Store expansion Weak labor market
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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, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................12
2.2.4 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................14
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 15
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................15
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 16
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................18
5.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................18
5.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................18
5.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................19
5.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................19
6 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 20
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 21
8 The Gymboree Corporation - Key Employees ..................................................................................... 22
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 23
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 24
10.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................24
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................24
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 26
11.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................26
11.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................26
11.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................30
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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 ...............................