DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (DWA) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (DreamWorks Animation) principally engages in the production of computer generated (CG) animated characters and full length motion feature films. The company along with its subsidiaries and partners produces and distributes animated films and characters to the theatrical, home entertainment, television, merchandising and licensing and other markets. DreamWorks Animation conducts its activities principally in two studios in Glendale and Redwood City, California. The company through its 100% owned subsidiary Pacific Data Images (PDI) is involved in computer animation production. Some of the key movie releases by the company include Shrek 2 and Shrek 3, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and many more. The company is headquartered in Glendale, California, the US.

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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 4
List of Figures 4
Section 1 - About the Company 5
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Key Facts 5
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Key Employees 6
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies 7
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Major Products and Services 8
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - History 9
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Company Statement 11
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries 12
Head Office 12
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 12
Section 2 – Company Analysis 13
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Business Description 13
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Corporate Strategy 14
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - SWOT Analysis 15
SWOT Analysis - Overview 15
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Strengths 15
Strength - Dominant Presence: Animation Business 15
Strength - Strategic Alliances & Promotions 15
Strength - Distribution Partnership with Paramount 15
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Weaknesses 16
Weakness - Increasing Operational Expenses 16
Weakness - Non Diverse Product Portfolio 16
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Opportunities 16
Opportunity - Expanding Entertainment & Media Industry 16
Opportunity - Innovative Animation Technology and 3-D 16
Opportunity - Future Projects 16
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Threats 17
Threat - Vulnerability of Intellectual Property 17
Threat - Fierce Competition 17
Threat - Piracy of Motion Pictures 17
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Key Competitors 18
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 19
Performance Chart 21
Financial Performance 21
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 22
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 23
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Recent Deals Summary 24
Section 4 – Appendix 25
Methodology 25
Ratio Definitions 25
About GlobalData 29
Contact Us 29
Disclaimer 29

List of Tables

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Key Facts 5
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Key Employees 6
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Key Employee Biographies 7
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Major Products and Services 8
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., History 9
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Subsidiaries 12
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Key Competitors 18
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Ratios based on current share price 19
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Annual Ratios 19
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Interim Ratios 22
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Recent Deals Summary 24
Currency Codes 25
Capital Market Ratios 25
Equity Ratios 26
Profitability Ratios 26
Cost Ratios 27
Liquidity Ratios 27
Leverage Ratios 28
Efficiency Ratios 28

List of Figures

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Performance Chart (2006 - 2010) 21
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Ratio Charts 23