Ebro Foods SA (EBRO) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Ebro Foods SA (formerly Ebro Puleva, S.A. - Ebro) is a food group focused on the production and commercialization of products for the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. The company operates through two divisions, namely, rice and pasta. These products are offered through brands, such as, Panzani, Ronzoni, American Beauty, Skinner, Lancia, Catelli, and others in pastas and sauces and Mahatma, Success, Lustucru, Taureau Aile, Bosto, Riceland, Danrice, Risella, La Fallera and others in the rice sector. It operates along with its subsidiaries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. It also manages two rice factories in the US and Europe. Ebro is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

The company's chief strategy is to continue inorganic growth through collaborative agreements and acquisitions in the rice and pasta businesses.

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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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Table of contents

Section 1 - About the Company
Ebro Foods SA - Key Facts
Ebro Foods SA - Key Employees
Ebro Foods SA - Key Employee Biographies
Ebro Foods SA - Major Products and Services
Ebro Foods SA - History
Ebro Foods SA - Company Statement
Ebro Foods SA - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Ebro Foods SA - Business Description
Ebro Foods SA - Corporate Strategy
Ebro Foods SA - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Ebro Foods SA - Strengths
Strength - Strong Product and Brand Portfolio
Strength - Leading Market Position
Strength - Increase in Financial Performance
Ebro Foods SA - Weaknesses
Weakness - Geographical Concentration: The US
Ebro Foods SA - Opportunities
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions and Agreements
Opportunity - Market Potential: Pasta
Opportunity - Growth in E-Retailing
Ebro Foods SA - Threats
Threat - Competitive Pressures
Threat - Consumer Preferences
Threat - Economic Crisis in Spain
Ebro Foods SA - 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
Ebro Foods SA, Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer

List of Tables

Ebro Foods SA, Key Facts
Ebro Foods SA, Key Employees
Ebro Foods SA, Key Employee Biographies
Ebro Foods SA, Major Products and Services
Ebro Foods SA, History
Ebro Foods SA, Other Locations
Ebro Foods SA, Subsidiaries
Ebro Foods SA, Key Competitors
Ebro Foods SA, Ratios based on current share price
Ebro Foods SA, Annual Ratios
Ebro Foods SA, Interim Ratios
Ebro Foods SA, Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures

Ebro Foods SA, Performance Chart (2007 - 2011)
Ebro Foods SA, Ratio Charts

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