Rite Aid Corporation
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Rite Aid Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, 17011,United The company reported revenues of US$25,214.91
Headquarters Address
States of America million during 2011, with a CARC of 9.72% during
2007–2011. Its revenue declined at an annual rate of
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1.77% over the previous fiscal year. In 2011, the
company recorded an operating margin of -2.16%, as
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Website www.riteaid.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange RAD, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 57,680
Fiscal Year End February
Revenue (in US$ million) 25,214.91
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Improved Sales Dependence on a Single Supplier
Large Retail Network High Amount of Debt
Wide Business Range Limited Liquidity Position
Opportunities Threats
Changing Demographics Change in Reimbursement Policies
Introduction of Rite Aid RX Savings
Competitive Pressures
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New Product Launches Governmental Regulations
Strategic Agreements Reduction in Stores
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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
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................16
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 17
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................17
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 18
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................20
5.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................21
5.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................22
6 Rite Aid Corporation - Company Statement ........................................................................................ 23
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 25
8 Rite Aid Corporation - Key Employees ................................................................................................ 27
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 29
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 30
10.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................30
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................30
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 32
11.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................32
11.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................32
11.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................36
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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 ..............................................................................................................................................