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Apple Inc. (AAPL) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
GlobalData, January 2013, Pages: 36
Summary
Apple Inc. (Apple), previously Apple Computer, Inc., is one of the leading computer and mobile phone manufacturers in the world. The company undertakes the production and sale of personal computers, portable digital music players, and mobile communication and media devices. It offers personal computing products that include desktop and portable personal computers, related devices and peripherals, besides third-party hardware and software products. The company’s software products include Mac OS X, its proprietary operating system for the Mac; server software and related solutions; professional application software; and consumer, education, and business oriented application software.
Apple Inc. Key Recent Developments
Dec 27, 2012: Apple Files Patent Application With USPTO For On-Demand Generation Of Electricity From Stored Wind Energy
Dec 05, 2012: Apple Plans New Solar PV Facility In Catawba County, North Carolina
Nov 10, 2012: NCUC Issues Order Accepting Registration Of Apple's 4.8 MW Fuel Cell Facility As Renewable Energy Facility
May 17, 2012: NCUC Approves Apple's CPCN Application To Construct 20 MW Solar PV Facility In Catawba County, North Carolina
Mar 28, 2012: Apple Files Application To Build 54.8 MW Fuel Cell At Maiden Data Center In North CarolinaGDTC27353FSA
This comprehensive SWOT profile of Apple Inc. provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better
The profile contains critical company information including:
- 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.
Note: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company
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List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
Apple Inc. - Key Facts
Apple Inc. - Key Employees
Apple Inc. - Key Employee Biographies
Apple Inc. - Major Products and Services
Apple Inc. - History
Apple Inc. - Company Statement
Apple Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Apple Inc. - Business Description
Apple Inc. - Corporate Strategy
Apple Inc. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Apple Inc. - Strengths
Strength - Robust Research & Development Activities
Strength - Operational Efficiency
Strength - Strong Brand Image
Strength - Well Diversified Product Mix
Apple Inc. - Weaknesses
Weakness - Dependence on Network Providers
Weakness - Limited iPhone/Mobile Phone Variants
Apple Inc. - Opportunities
Opportunity - Innovative Products & Designs
Opportunity - Growth Opportunities in Emerging Markets
Opportunity - Growing Tablet Computer Market
Apple Inc. - Threats
Threat - Potential in Retail Segment
Threat - Intense Competition
Threat - Theft of Digital Content
Threat - Global Economic Scenario
Apple Inc. - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
Apple Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Apple Inc., Recent Developments
Dec 27, 2012: Apple Files Patent Application With USPTO For On-Demand Generation Of Electricity From Stored Wind Energy
Dec 05, 2012: Apple Plans New Solar PV Facility In Catawba County, North Carolina
Nov 10, 2012: NCUC Issues Order Accepting Registration Of Apple's 4.8 MW Fuel Cell Facility As Renewable Energy Facility
May 17, 2012: NCUC Approves Apple's CPCN Application To Construct 20 MW Solar PV Facility In Catawba County, North Carolina
Mar 28, 2012: Apple Files Application To Build 54.8 MW Fuel Cell At Maiden Data Center In North Carolina
Feb 21, 2012: Apple Plans 20 MW Of Solar Power For iDataCenter In North Carolina
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About Us
Contact Us
Disclaimer
List of Tables
Apple Inc., Key Facts
Apple Inc., Key Employees
Apple Inc., Key Employee Biographies
Apple Inc., Major Products and Services
Apple Inc., History
Apple Inc., Other Locations
Apple Inc., Subsidiaries
Apple Inc., Key Competitors
Apple Inc., Ratios based on current share price
Apple Inc., Annual Ratios
Apple Inc., Interim Ratios
Apple Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios
List of Figures
Apple Inc., Performance Chart (2008 - 2012)
Apple Inc., Ratio Charts
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