Kingfisher Plc
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Kingfisher Plc Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
3 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6PX,United The company reported revenues of US$16,076.92
Headquarters Address
Kingdom million during 2011, with a CARC of -1.89% during
2007–2011. Its revenue declined at an annual rate of
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0.50% over the previous fiscal year. In 2011, the
company recorded an operating margin of 6.68%, as
Fax + 44 20 76441001 against 5.93% in 2010.
Website www.kingfisher.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange KGF, London Stock Exchange (LON)
Number of Employees 65,434
Fiscal Year End January
Revenue (in US$ million) 16,076.92
Revenue (in GBP million) 10,450.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Dominant market position Limited liquidity position
Overdependence on the UK and
Improving profitability
France markets
Varied retail formats
Opportunities Threats
Expansion of direct sourcing Hike in value added tax
Innovations and introduction of new
Public spending cuts
products
Restructuring of Chinese operations Rising manpower costs in the UK
Strategic growth initiatives
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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 ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................8
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................13
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................14
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................17
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 18
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................18
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 20
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 22
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................22
5.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................22
5.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................22
5.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................23
5.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................24
6 Kingfisher Plc - Company Statement ................................................................................................... 25
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 27
8 Kingfisher Plc - Key Employees ........................................................................................................... 29
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 30
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 31
10.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................31
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................31
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 32
11.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................32
11.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................32
11.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................36
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