CAE Inc. (CAE) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

CAE Inc. (CAE) is a provider of simulation and modelling technologies and integrated training services for civil aviation industry and defence forces worldwide. It designs, develops, manufactures and supplies simulation tools and equipment and provides a range of training and other modeling and simulation-based services. The company also operates a global network of training centers serving pilots, and in some instances, cabin crew and maintenance staff. CAE operates at more than 100 sites and training locations in over 20 countries. It conducts the business activities though four reportable segments which include: Simulation products/Civil, Simulation products/Military, Training and services/Civil and Training and services/Military. CAE is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Section 1 - About the Company 4
CAE Inc. - Key Facts 4
CAE Inc. - Key Employees 5
CAE Inc. - Key Employee Biographies 6
CAE Inc. - Major Products and Services 7
CAE Inc. - History 9
CAE Inc. - Company Statement 12
CAE Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries 13
Head Office 13
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 13
Section 2 – Company Analysis 15
CAE Inc. - Business Description 15
CAE Inc. - SWOT Analysis 17
SWOT Analysis - Overview 17
CAE Inc. - Strengths 17
Strength - Wide Geographic Presence 17
Strength - Innovation Through R&D 17
Strength - Strong Financial Performance 17
CAE Inc. - Weaknesses 17
Weakness - Increase in debts 17
Weakness - Increased Interest Expense 18
CAE Inc. - Opportunities 18
Opportunity - Strong Order Intake 18
Opportunity - Rising Demand in India 18
Opportunity - Long-Term Outlook for Aviation Sector 18
CAE Inc. - Threats 18
Threat - Government Laws and Regulations 18
Threat - Highly Competitive Market 19
Threat - Fixed Price Contracts 19
CAE Inc. - Key Competitors 20
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 21
Performance Chart 23
Financial Performance 23
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 24
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 25
CAE Inc., Recent Deals Summary 26
Section 4 – Appendix 27
Methodology 27
Ratio Definitions 27
About Company 31
Contact Us 31
Disclaimer 31

List of Tables

CAE Inc., Key Facts 4
CAE Inc., Key Employees 5
CAE Inc., Key Employee Biographies 6
CAE Inc., Major Products and Services 7
CAE Inc., History 9
CAE Inc., Other Locations 13
CAE Inc., Key Competitors 20
CAE Inc., Ratios based on current share price 21
CAE Inc., Annual Ratios 21
CAE Inc., Interim Ratios 24
CAE Inc., Recent Deals Summary 26
Currency Codes 27
Capital Market Ratios 27
Equity Ratios 28
Profitability Ratios 28
Cost Ratios 29
Liquidity Ratios 29
Leverage Ratios 30
Efficiency Ratios 30

List of Figures

CAE Inc., Performance Chart (2007 - 2011) 23
CAE Inc., Ratio Charts 25