Prysmian S.p.A (PRY) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Prysmian S.p.A (Prysmian) is engaged in providing cables for diverse applications. It is principally engaged in developing, designing, manufacturing, supply and installation of wide range of cables for the energy and telecommunication sectors. The company has global presence with subsidiaries in 39 countries, 55 plants, seven research & development centers in Europe, the US and South America. Prysmian offers extra-high voltage underground and submarine power transmission cables and systems. It provides industrial cables and optical cables for oil and gas, petrochemicals, transport and mining, and renewable energy sectors. The key customers of the company, include, AKER, Alstom, Bharti, China State Grid, Dong Energy, E.On, Eletropaulo, British Telecom, and Changchung Railcars, among others. Prysmian is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Prysmian S.p.A Key Recent Developments

Sep 21, 2011: Siemens Energy's HVDC Technology Links Mallorca With Spanish Mainland
Aug 01, 2011: TenneT Awards HelWin2 Contract To Prysmian To Link Offshore Wind Farms In North Sea To German Power Grid
Jul 05, 2011: Prysmian Receives Statement Of Objections From European Commission On Anti-Competitive Behavior In Power Cables Sector
May 26, 2011: Siemens Energy To Install HVDC Back-To-Back Link To Connect Power Supply Networks Of New Jersey And New York City
May 25, 2011: HTP Awards Contract To Prysmian Cables & Systems To Develop Submarine Power Link

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- 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
Prysmian S.p.A - Key Facts 5
Prysmian S.p.A - Key Employees 6
Prysmian S.p.A - Key Employee Biographies 7
Prysmian S.p.A - Major Products and Services 8
Prysmian S.p.A - History 10
Prysmian S.p.A - Company Statement 11
Prysmian S.p.A - Locations And Subsidiaries 13
Head Office 13
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 13
Section 2 – Company Analysis 15
Prysmian S.p.A - Business Description 15
Prysmian S.p.A - SWOT Analysis 16
SWOT Analysis - Overview 16
Prysmian S.p.A - Strengths 16
Strength - Leadership Position 16
Strength - Focused Research and Development Activities 16
Strength - Strong and Diverse Customer Portfolio 16
Prysmian S.p.A - Weaknesses 17
Weakness - Declining Profit Margins 17
Weakness - Pending Litigations 17
Weakness - Substantial Debt 17
Prysmian S.p.A - Opportunities 17
Opportunity - Positive Outlook for Cable Market 17
Opportunity - New Contracts and Expansion Initiatives 18
Opportunity - Growth in Telecommunications Industry 18
Opportunity - Connecting Europe Facility 18
Prysmian S.p.A - Threats 19
Threat - Highly Competitive Market 19
Threat - Industry and Regulatory Changes 19
Threat - Evolving Technology Environment 19
Prysmian S.p.A - 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
Section 4 – Company’s Power, Oil & Gas Financial Deals and Alliances 26
Prysmian S.p.A, Power, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011 26
Prysmian S.p.A, Power, Deals By Type, 2005 to YTD 2011 27
Prysmian S.p.A, Recent Deals Summary 28
Section 5 – Company’s Recent Developments 29
Prysmian S.p.A, Recent Developments 29
Sep 21, 2011: Siemens Energy's HVDC Technology Links Mallorca With Spanish Mainland 29
Aug 01, 2011: TenneT Awards HelWin2 Contract To Prysmian To Link Offshore Wind Farms In North Sea To German Power Grid 29
Jul 05, 2011: Prysmian Receives Statement Of Objections From European Commission On Anti-Competitive Behavior In Power Cables Sector 30
May 26, 2011: Siemens Energy To Install HVDC Back-To-Back Link To Connect Power Supply Networks Of New Jersey And New York City 30
May 25, 2011: HTP Awards Contract To Prysmian Cables & Systems To Develop Submarine Power Link 30
Mar 02, 2011: Prysmian To Launch P-Laser Cable For Electrical Grids In International Market 31
Feb 01, 2011: Prysmian To Showcase New Power Cables At MEE 2011 In Dubai 32
Jan 26, 2011: Prysmian Secures SylWin1 Project From TenneT For Cable Connection Of Offshore Wind Farms In North Sea To German Power Grid 32
Jan 26, 2011: Siemens Energy To Install Grid Link For DanTysk Offshore Wind Farm, Germany 32
Jan 07, 2011: Prysmian Cables Secures New Contracts For Underground Cable Systems 33
Section 6 – Appendix 35
Methodology 35
Ratio Definitions 35
About GlobalData 39
Contact Us 39
Disclaimer 39

List of Tables
Prysmian S.p.A, Key Facts 5
Prysmian S.p.A, Key Employees 6
Prysmian S.p.A, Key Employee Biographies 7
Prysmian S.p.A, Major Products and Services 8
Prysmian S.p.A, History 10
Prysmian S.p.A, Subsidiaries 13
Prysmian S.p.A, Key Competitors 20
Prysmian S.p.A, Ratios based on current share price 21
Prysmian S.p.A, Annual Ratios 21
Prysmian S.p.A, Interim Ratios 24
Prysmian S.p.A, Power, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011 26
Prysmian S.p.A, Power, Deals By Type, 2005 to YTD 2011 27
Prysmian S.p.A, Recent Deals Summary 28
Currency Codes 35
Capital Market Ratios 35
Equity Ratios 36
Profitability Ratios 36
Cost Ratios 37
Liquidity Ratios 37
Leverage Ratios 38
Efficiency Ratios 38

List of Figures
Prysmian S.p.A, Performance Chart (2006 - 2010) 23
Prysmian S.p.A, Ratio Charts 25
Prysmian S.p.A, Power, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011 26
Prysmian S.p.A, Power, Deals by Type, 2005 to YTD 2011 27

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