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Xstrata Plc (XTA) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
GlobalData, March 2012, Pages: 44
Xstrata Plc (XTA) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Summary
Xstrata Plc (Xstrata) is a diversified global mining company, engaged in metal extraction and mineral processing technology. The company is a major producer of copper, coking coal, thermal coal, nickel, ferrochrome, vanadium, and zinc, as well as platinum group metals, gold, cobalt, lead and silver. Xstrata's activities are grouped into six global commodities and technology business, namely, alloys, coal, copper, nickel and zinc. In addition, the company offers air emission, waste and tailing management, and water management services. Xstrata has operations in 20 countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Australia, the US, the UK and others. The company is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.
The company focuses on growing long-term shareholder value. The company mainly focuses of three strategies; Continuous improvement in the quality of the company assets; Organic growth from the company’s extensive pipeline of projects; and Growth through mergers and acquisitions. In February 2012, the company along with Glencore International Plc entered into a merger agreement. Xstrata’s operating businesses and Glencore’s marketing functions will continue to operate under their existing brands, after the merger. The combined entity will be called Glencore Xstrata International plc, which would be listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.
Xstrata Plc Key Recent Developments
Feb 24, 2012: SLAM Announces Drill Results From Nepisiguit Project
Feb 15, 2012: Altona Announces Results Of Xstrata Exploration At Roseby Project In Queensland, Australia
Dec 29, 2011: SLAM Announces Drill Results From Nepisiguit Project
Sep 06, 2011: Delta SBD Wins Xstrata Ulan Longwall Project Contract
Aug 02, 2011: Xstrata Nickel To Develop Canadian Growth Projects At Raglan And Sudbury
This comprehensive SWOT profile of Xstrata Plc 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
Key benefits of buying this profile include:
You get detailed information about the company and its operations to identify potential customers and suppliers.
- The profile analyzes the company’s business structure, operations, major products and services, prospects, locations and subsidiaries, key executives and their biographies and key competitors.
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- The company’s core strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed and presented in the profile objectively. Recent developments in the company covered in the profile help you track important events.
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List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
Xstrata Plc - Key Facts
Xstrata Plc - Key Employees
Xstrata Plc - Key Employee Biographies
Xstrata Plc - Major Products and Services
Xstrata Plc - History
Xstrata Plc - Company Statement
Xstrata Plc - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Joint Venture
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Xstrata Plc - Business Description
Xstrata Plc - Corporate Strategy
Xstrata Plc - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Xstrata Plc - Strengths
Strength - Market Position
Strength - Business Operations
Strength - Global Presence
Xstrata Plc - Weaknesses
Weakness - Operational Constraints
Xstrata Plc - Opportunities
Opportunity - Focus on Rising Copper Demand
Opportunity - Expansion of Xstrata Coal Operations
Opportunity - Development of Lady Loretta Deposit
Opportunity - Glencore And Xstrata Merge
Xstrata Plc - Threats
Threat - Governmental Regulations
Threat - Operational Risks
Threat - Economic Conditions
Xstrata Plc - 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
Section 4 – Company’s, Power, Oil & Gas Financial Deals and Alliances
Xstrata Plc, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Clean Technology, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Clean Technology, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Recent Deals Summary
Section 5 – Company’s Recent Developments
Xstrata Plc, Recent Developments
Feb 24, 2012: SLAM Announces Drill Results From Nepisiguit Project
Feb 15, 2012: Altona Announces Results Of Xstrata Exploration At Roseby Project In Queensland, Australia
Dec 29, 2011: SLAM Announces Drill Results From Nepisiguit Project
Sep 06, 2011: Delta SBD Wins Xstrata Ulan Longwall Project Contract
Aug 02, 2011: Xstrata Nickel To Develop Canadian Growth Projects At Raglan And Sudbury
Section 6 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
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List of Tables
Xstrata Plc, Key Facts
Xstrata Plc, Key Employees
Xstrata Plc, Key Employee Biographies
Xstrata Plc, Major Products and Services
Xstrata Plc, History
Xstrata Plc, Other Locations
Xstrata Plc, Subsidiaries
Xstrata Plc, Joint Venture
Xstrata Plc, Key Competitors
Xstrata Plc, Ratios based on current share price
Xstrata Plc, Annual Ratios
Xstrata Plc, Interim Ratios
Xstrata Plc, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Clean Technology, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Clean Technology, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios
List of Figures
Xstrata Plc, Performance Chart (2007 - 2011)
Xstrata Plc, Ratio Charts
Xstrata Plc, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Power, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Clean Technology, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Xstrata Plc, Clean Technology, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
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