LM Ericsson Telephone Company (ERICB) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

GlobalData, May 2011, Pages: 37

LM Ericsson Telephone Company (ERICB) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson) is engaged in the provision of telecommunication equipment and related services, offering it to mobile and fixed network operators globally. It provides communication network, related services and handset technology platforms to service providers. Ericsson offers end-to-end solutions for all major mobile communication standards. Its products and services include corporate networking gear, cable, satellite products, optical equipment, and software for mobile messaging, network design, construction, antennas, transmitters, switching systems, and other gear used to build wireless networks. The company holds over 1000 networks in more than 175 countries. Through network operators, it provides managed services to 370 million subscribers across the globe. Moreover, it offers mobile phones through 50/50 joint venture with the consumer electronics and content expertise of SONY Corporation. The company conducts its business through its subsidiaries and locations in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa & the Middle East. Ericsson is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

LM Ericsson Telephone Company Key Recent Developments…

Apr 21, 2010: Ericsson to buy Nortel's stake in Korean JV for $242m
Mar 05, 2010: Ericsson To Participate In Royal Seaport Project In Stockholm, Sweden
Jan 19, 2010: Power-One Announces DPT Patent License Agreement With Ericsson

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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.

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List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Key Facts
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Key Employees
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Key Employee Biographies
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Major Products and Services
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - History
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Company Statement
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Business Description
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Corporate Strategy
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Strengths
Strength - Strong R&D Operational Base
Strength - Efficient Use of Resources
Strength - Leading Market Presence
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Weaknesses
Weakness - Weak Liquidity Position
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Opportunities
Opportunity - Mobile Data Growth in Europe
Opportunity - Demand for Smartphones
Opportunity - Demand for Mobile Broadband
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Threats
Threat - High Competitive Pressure
Threat - Regulations from RoHS and WEEE
Threat - Global Economic Slowdown
LM Ericsson Telephone Company - 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
LM Ericsson Telephone Company, Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Apr 21, 2010: Ericsson to buy Nortel's stake in Korean JV for $242m
Mar 05, 2010: Ericsson To Participate In Royal Seaport Project In Stockholm, Sweden
Jan 19, 2010: Power-One Announces DPT Patent License Agreement With Ericsson
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About Us
Contact Us
Disclaimer

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