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Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
GlobalData, April 2012, Pages: 42
Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Summary
Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) is one of the US-based largest coal producers. The company is engaged in the production and sale of coal through its national network of mines. ACI offers cleaner-burning, low-sulfur coal for fueling approximately 14% of the nation's electricity. In addition, it ships coal to domestic and international steel manufacturers and power producers. Its mines are situated at locations, which enables the company to ship its production to coal-fueled power plants, steel mills and export facilities located across the regions of the US. The company is headquartered at St Louis, the US.
The company’s aim is dedicated to being a market-driven global leader in the coal industry and to creating superior long-term shareholder value. Currently, Arch Coal is one among the top five global coal producers and marketer, with 155 million tons of coal sold in 2011. Being a diversified coal company, it operated or contracted 46 active mines across the US coal supply basin. The company primarily focuses on supplying metallurgical, low-sulfur thermal and cleaner-burning coal to power generators and steel manufacturers on four continents.
Arch Coal, Inc. Key Recent Developments
Apr 02, 2012: Arch Coal's Applauds CORESafety System
Mar 14, 2012: Arch Coal Announces Management Changes
Mar 12, 2012: Arch Coal Elects George Morris To Its Board
Feb 27, 2012: Arch Coal Announces CEO Succession Plan
Feb 10, 2012: Arch Coal Reports Revenue Of $4.3 Billion In 2011
This comprehensive SWOT profile of Arch Coal, 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
Arch Coal, Inc. - Key Facts
Arch Coal, Inc. - Key Employees
Arch Coal, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies
Arch Coal, Inc. - Major Products and Services
Arch Coal, Inc. - History
Arch Coal, Inc. - Company Statement
Arch Coal, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Arch Coal, Inc. - Business Description
Arch Coal, Inc. - Corporate Strategy
Arch Coal, Inc. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Arch Coal, Inc. - Strengths
Strength - Strong Market Position
Strength - Strong Presence
Strength - Reserve Base
Arch Coal, Inc. - Weaknesses
Weakness - Reliance on Few Customers
Weakness - Disputes and Legal Proceedings
Arch Coal, Inc. - Opportunities
Opportunity - Growth of Coal Mining Industry
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions
Opportunity - Increasing Demand for Electricity
Arch Coal, Inc. - Threats
Threat - Fluctuations in Transportation Costs
Threat - Stringent Environmental Regulations
Threat - Unfavorable Economic Conditions
Arch Coal, 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
Section 4 – Company’s, Power Financial Deals and Alliances
Arch Coal, Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Arch Coal, Inc., Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Arch Coal, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Section 5 – Company’s Recent Developments
Arch Coal, Inc., Recent Developments
Apr 02, 2012: Arch Coal's Applauds CORESafety System
Mar 14, 2012: Arch Coal Announces Management Changes
Mar 12, 2012: Arch Coal Elects George Morris To Its Board
Feb 27, 2012: Arch Coal Announces CEO Succession Plan
Feb 10, 2012: Arch Coal Reports Revenue Of $4.3 Billion In 2011
Jan 24, 2012: Kinder Morgan Energy And Arch Coal Sign Agreement To Expand Coal Terminal Network
Jan 20, 2012: Arch Coal Announces New London Sales Team
Nov 03, 2011: Arch Coal Announces Reductions At Dugout Canyon Mine In Utah
Oct 28, 2011: Arch Coal Reports Revenue Of $1.2 Billion In Q3 2011
Oct 11, 2011: Arch Coal Tests Emergency Response Plan In Virginia
Section 6 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
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List of Tables
Arch Coal, Inc., Key Facts
Arch Coal, Inc., Key Employees
Arch Coal, Inc., Key Employee Biographies
Arch Coal, Inc., Major Products and Services
Arch Coal, Inc., History
Arch Coal, Inc., Subsidiaries
Arch Coal, Inc., Key Competitors
Arch Coal, Inc., Ratios based on current share price
Arch Coal, Inc., Annual Ratios
Arch Coal, Inc., Interim Ratios
Arch Coal, Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Arch Coal, Inc., Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Arch Coal, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios
List of Figures
Arch Coal, Inc., Performance Chart (2007 - 2011)
Arch Coal, Inc., Ratio Charts
Arch Coal, Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Arch Coal, Inc., Power, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
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