Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

GlobalData, November 2011, Pages: 35

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is engaged in the global semiconductor industry. Its principal business activities include developing computer processors and related technologies for commercial and consumer markets. It is engaged in video and multimedia products, graphics, development and sale of game console systems. AMD designs and delivers x86 microprocessors in volume and leading-edge 3D graphics to its customers across the globe. In addition, the company also provides embedded computer devices, blade PCs, ultra value clients and entertainment devices. The company operates its business in two reportable segments namely, Computing Solutions, and Graphics. Its product portfolio includes x86 microprocessors, embedded microprocessors, motherboard chipsets, graphics, video and multimedia products, and technology for game consoles. The company is headquartered at Sunnyvale, the US

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Key Recent Developments

Aug 01, 2011: NYSERDA Partners With Clarkson University, AMD, Others To Demonstrate Wind-Powered Data Centers
May 23, 2011: AMD Announces Availability Of Two New Low Power Embedded G-Series APUs
Nov 23, 2010: AMD Installs Coulomb Technologies' ChargePoint Networked EV Charging Stations In Austin
Mar 29, 2010: AMD introduces new Opteron Series platform
Jan 25, 2010: AMD expands Phenom, Athlon processor families

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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.

Note: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company

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Key Words

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., SWOT analysis, SWOT, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, Corporate Strategy, Key Ratios, Share Data, Performance, Financial Performance, Overview, Business Description, Major Product, Brands, History, Key Employees, Key Operational Heads, Strategy, Key Competitors, Company Statement, Capital Market Ratios, Financial Ratios, Annual Ratios, Interim Ratios, Ratio Charts

List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Key Facts
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Key Employees
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Major Products and Services
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - History
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Company Statement
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Business Description
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Corporate Strategy
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Strengths
Strength - Robust Research and Development
Strength - Innovations
Strength - Geographically Diversified Operations
Strength - Strong Operating Margin
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Weaknesses
Weakness - Limited Liquidity and Market Share
Weakness - Dependence on Consumers and Suppliers
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Opportunities
Opportunity - Growing PC Market
Opportunity - Strong Growth in the Field of Virtualization
Opportunity - Positive Outlook for Semiconductor Market
Opportunity - Demand for Smartphones
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Threats
Threat - Rapid Technological Changes
Threat - Risk from Gray Market
Threat - Dominance of Intel Corporation
Advanced Micro Devices, 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
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Recent Developments
Aug 01, 2011: NYSERDA Partners With Clarkson University, AMD, Others To Demonstrate Wind-Powered Data Centers
May 23, 2011: AMD Announces Availability Of Two New Low Power Embedded G-Series APUs
Nov 23, 2010: AMD Installs Coulomb Technologies' ChargePoint Networked EV Charging Stations In Austin
Mar 29, 2010: AMD introduces new Opteron Series platform
Jan 25, 2010: AMD expands Phenom, Athlon processor families
Jan 07, 2010: AMD extends partnership with Lenovo
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer

List of Tables
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Key Facts
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Key Employees
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Key Employee Biographies
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Major Products and Services
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., History
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Other Locations
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Subsidiaries
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Key Competitors
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Ratios based on current share price
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Annual Ratios
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Interim Ratios
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Performance Chart (2006 - 2010)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Ratio Charts

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