Eaton Corporation
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Eaton Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Eaton Center, Cleveland, 44114,United The company reported revenues of US$13,715.00
Headquarters Address
States of America million during 2010, with a CAGR of 2.90% during
2006–2010. Its revenue grew at an annual rate of
Telephone + 1 216 5235000
15.51% over the previous fiscal year. In 2010, the
company recorded an operating margin of 8.54%, as
Fax + 1 216 5234787 against 3.74% in 2009.
Website www.eaton.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange ETN, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 70,000
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 13,715.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Declining performance of Aerospace
Diversified business operations
division
Improved profitability
Strengthening solvency position
Opportunities Threats
Positive outlook for airline industry Highly Regulated Environment
Rising demand for electricity in US Labor Costs
Strategic acquisitions
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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 .................................................................................................................................7
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 9
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................9
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................13
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................14
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................15
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................17
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................18
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 19
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................19
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 24
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................26
5.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................26
5.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................26
5.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................26
5.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................27
6 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 28
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 30
8 Eaton Corporation - Key Employees .................................................................................................... 33
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 35
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 36
10.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................36
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................36
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 38
11.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................38
11.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................38
11.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................42
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................7
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................9
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ................................................................................................................................................11
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators ...........................................................................................