Axis-Shield plc (ASD) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

GlobalData, April 2011, Pages: 44

Axis-Shield plc (ASD) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Axis-Shield plc (Axis-Shield) is engaged principally in the research, development and manufacture of instruments related to in-vitro diagnostic tests for use in clinical laboratories and point of care (POC) testing. The company also specializes in making instruments for the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular, neurodegenerative diseases and rheumatoid arthritis. It operates through three reportable business divisions, namely, Laboratory division in Dundee, Point-of-Care division in Oslo and Distribution businesses in the UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. It has ten wholly-owned subsidiaries and has distribution network throughout the world. The company is headquartered in Scotland, the UK.

Axis-Shield plc Key Recent Developments…

Oct 08, 2010: Axis-Shield Announces Results From HAPPY AUDIT EU-Financed Project
Aug 25, 2010: Axis-Shield Reports Profit Of GBP3.12 Million In H1 2010
Mar 16, 2010: Axis-Shield Appoints John Brown As Chairman
Jan 05, 2010: Axis-Shield, Bio-Rad Launch New Anti-CCP Test

This comprehensive SWOT profile of Axis-Shield 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.

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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.
- Key manufacturing facilities – A list of key manufacturing facilities 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
Axis-Shield plc - Key Facts
Axis-Shield plc - Key Employees
Axis-Shield plc - Key Employee Biographies
Axis-Shield plc - Major Products and Services
Axis-Shield plc - Medical Equipment Pipeline Products Data
Axis-Shield plc Pipeline Products by Equipment Type
Axis-Shield plc Pipeline Products by Development Stage
Axis-Shield plc - History
Axis-Shield plc - Company Statement
Axis-Shield plc - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Axis-Shield plc - Business Description
Axis-Shield plc - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Axis-Shield plc - Strengths
Strength - Focused Research and Development Activities
Strength - Diversified Operations
Strength - Efficient Distribution Channel
Strength - Strategic Alliances
Strength - Expanding Operating Margin
Axis-Shield plc - Weaknesses
Weakness - Limited Investor Confidence
Weakness - Limited Liquidity Position
Weakness - High Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Axis-Shield plc - Opportunities
Opportunity - Potential Market
Opportunity - Growing In Vitro Diagnostic Market
Opportunity - Growth in Emerging Economies
Opportunity - FDA Approvals
Axis-Shield plc - Threats
Threat - Stringent Government Regulations
Threat - Changing Diagnostic Market Conditions
Threat - Competitive Market
Axis-Shield plc - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
Section 4 – Company’s Lifesciences Financial Deals and Alliances
Axis-Shield plc, Medical Equipment, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011
Axis-Shield plc, Medical Equipment, Deals By Type, 2005 to YTD 2011
Axis-Shield plc, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Year, 2005 to YTD 2011
Axis-Shield plc, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Type, 2005 to YTD 2011
Axis-Shield plc, Recent Deals Summary
Section 5 – Company’s Recent Developments
Oct 08, 2010: Axis-Shield Announces Results From HAPPY AUDIT EU-Financed Project
Aug 25, 2010: Axis-Shield Reports Profit Of GBP3.12 Million In H1 2010
Mar 16, 2010: Axis-Shield Appoints John Brown As Chairman
Jan 05, 2010: Axis-Shield, Bio-Rad Launch New Anti-CCP Test
Section 6 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
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