Seagate Technology PLC
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Seagate Technology PLC Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
The company reported revenues of US$10,971.00
Headquarters Address Arthur Cox Building, Dublin, 2,Ireland
million during 2011, with a CARC of -0.87% during
2007–2011. Its revenue declined at an annual rate of
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3.72% over the previous fiscal year. In 2011, the
company recorded an operating margin of 7.35%, as
Fax N/A against 15.27% in 2010.
Website www.seagate.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange STX, NASDAQ
Number of Employees 52,600
Fiscal Year End July
Revenue (in US$ million) 10,971.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Control over SGA Expenses High Indebtedness
Presence in Broad Range of Market
Legal Battle with Siemens GmbH
Applications
Vertically Integrated Business
Opportunities Threats
Growing Demand for the Company’s
Dependence on Suppliers
HDDs
Losses from Dealing in Foreign
Strategic Agreement with Samsung
Currencies
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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 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 19
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................20
4.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................20
4.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................20
4.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................21
4.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................21
5 Seagate Technology PLC - Company Statement................................................................................. 22
6 History .................................................................................................................................................... 24
7 Seagate Technology PLC - Key Employees......................................................................................... 26
8 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 27
9 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 28
9.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................28
9.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................28
10 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 29
10.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................29
10.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................29
10.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................33
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Seagate Technology PLC - SWOT Profile