Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC B) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

GlobalData, April 2012, Pages: 37

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC B) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson) is a telecommunications technology and service provider. It offers products and services to mobile and fixed network operators globally. Ericsson offers end-to-end broadband access solutions. The company develops and offers mobile and fixed infrastructure equipment and software. It provides mobile technologies such as 2G/GSM and 3G/WCDMA; IP 4G/LTE networks; CDMA solutions; and xDSL, fiber and microwave transmission. The company offers managed services, consulting and systems integration, customer support, and network rollout, among others. Ericsson also develops and offers software-based solutions. The company has operational presence in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa & the Middle East. Ericsson is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Ericsson’s strategic focus is on its three key levers for growth, namely, portfolio momentum; Market share gain; and Mergers, acquisitions and partnering. The company expects strong growth potential in mobile broadband, managed services and OSS (operations support systems) and BSS (business support systems) to drive its portfolio momentum. It intends to enhance its market share through gaining presence in prolific technology markets. Ericsson plans to enhance/complete its products and services portfolio through strategic mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and entering new growth areas, such as connected devices.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Key Recent Developments

Feb 23, 2012: Ericsson To Provide Flexible Charging Solution For Electric Cars

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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
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Key Facts
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Key Employees
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Key Employee Biographies
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Major Products and Services
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - History
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Company Statement
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Business Description
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Corporate Strategy
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Strengths
Strength - Strong R&D Operational Base
Strength - Leading Market Presence
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Weaknesses
Weakness - Shortage of Raw Material
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Opportunities
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions
Opportunity - Demand for Smartphones
Opportunity - Demand for Mobile Broadband
Opportunity - Growing IPTV Market
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Threats
Threat - High Competitive Pressure
Threat - Regulations from RoHS and WEEE
Threat - Rapid Technological Changes
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - 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
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Recent Developments
Feb 23, 2012: Ericsson To Provide Flexible Charging Solution For Electric Cars
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer

List of Tables
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Key Facts
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Key Employees
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Key Employee Biographies
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Major Products and Services
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, History
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Subsidiaries
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Key Competitors
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Ratios based on current share price
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Annual Ratios
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Interim Ratios
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Units
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Performance Chart (2007 - 2011)
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Ratio Charts

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