Seiko Epson Corporation
_________________________________________________________________________________
Seiko Epson Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
The company reported revenues of US$11,085.77
Headquarters Address 3-3-5 Owa, Suwa-shi, 392-8502,Japan
million during 2011, with a CARC of -2.01% during
2007–2011. Its revenue declined at an annual rate of
Telephone + 81 266 523148
1.19% over the previous fiscal year. In 2011, the
company recorded an operating margin of 1.52%, as
Fax N/A against 0.40% in 2010.
Website www.global.epson.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange 6724, The Tokyo Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 77,936
Fiscal Year End March
Revenue (in US$ million) 11,085.77
Revenue (in JPY million) 973,663.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Product Portfolio Decline in Products Shipments
Strong Research and Development
Activities
Wide Geographic Presence
Opportunities Threats
Demand for Office Automation
Dependence on Suppliers
Products
High Availability of Pirated/Counterfeit
Growing Demand for LCD Panels
Goods
Risks Pertaining to Product Quality
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Seiko Epson Corporation - SWOT Profile Page 1
Seiko Epson Corporation
_________________________________________________________________________________
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 ........................................................................................................................... 19
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................20
5.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................21
5.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................21
5.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................21
6 Seiko Epson Corporation - Company Statement................................................................................. 23
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 24
8 Seiko Epson Corporation - Key Employees......................................................................................... 26
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 27
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 28
10.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................28
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................28
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 30
11.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................30
11.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................30
11.3 Disclaim