Colas SA
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Colas SA Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
7, Place Rene Clair, Boulogne-Billancourt, The company reported revenues of US$15,548.00
Headquarters Address
92653,France million during 2010, with a CARC of 3.79% during
2006–2010. Its revenue declined at an annual rate of
Telephone + 33 1 47617500
3.34% over the previous fiscal year. In 2010, the
company recorded an operating margin of 2.68%, as
Fax + 33 1 47617600 against 4.67% in 2009.
Website www.colas.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange RE, Euronext Paris
Number of Employees 71,318
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 15,548.00
Revenue (in EUR million) 11,661.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Diversified geographic presence Declining market share in sector
Strong research and development
Declining operating margin
activities
Limited liquidity position
Opportunities Threats
CO2 emission reduction initiatives Environmental regulations
Railway expansion initiatives Legal claims
Strategic acquisitions Volatile input costs
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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 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................15
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 16
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................16
4 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................17
4.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................18
4.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................18
5 Colas SA - Company Statement ........................................................................................................... 20
6 History .................................................................................................................................................... 23
7 Colas SA - Key Employees ................................................................................................................... 24
8 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 25
8.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................25
8.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................25
9 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 26
9.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................26
9.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................26
9.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................30
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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 ..................................................................................................................................................9
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators ..................................................................................................................................9
Table 5: Colas SA, History ...................................................................................................................................................23
Table 6: Colas SA, Key Employees......................................................................................................................................24
Table 7: Colas SA, Subsidiaries ...........................................................................................................................................25
Table 8: Colas SA, Locations ...