The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc.
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The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
551 Beriault Street, Longueuil, J4G The company reported revenues of US$2,536.70
Headquarters Address
1S8,Canada million during 2011, with a CAGR of -29.74% during
2007–2011. Its revenue grew at an annual rate of
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2.74% over the previous fiscal year. In 2011, the
company recorded an operating margin of 0.00%, as
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Website www.jeancoutu.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange PJC.A, Toronto Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 1,023
Fiscal Year End February
Revenue (in US$ million) 2,536.70
Revenue (in CAD million) 2,612.80
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Strong financial growth Limited geographical presence
Strong market presence
Wide-ranging private label portfolio
Opportunities Threats
Business expansions Alternative distribution channels
Private labels gaining momentum Highly competitive market
Rising popularity of online shopping Increasing labor costs
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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 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................12
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................15
3 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 16
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................17
4.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................17
4.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................18
5 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 19
6 History .................................................................................................................................................... 20
7 The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. - Key Employees ............................................................................ 22
8 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 24
9 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 25
9.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................25
9.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................25
9.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................29
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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: The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc., History.............................................................................................................20
Table 5: