Air Liquide S.A. (AI) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Date: November 15, 2012
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AIR LIQUIDE S.A. (Air Liquide) is a gas producing company. It principally produces air gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon and hydrogen rare gases. The company carries out the production and supply of gases for industrial, healthcare and the environment. It supplies gases to customers in multiple industries, including steel, food and beverage, electronics and pharmaceuticals. It also assists in design, engineering and construction of processing facilities and related infrastructure. Air Liquide operates through three reportable business segments, namely, Gas and Services, Engineering and Construction and Other Activities.

Air Liquide S.A. Key Recent Developments

Sep 21, 2012: Air Liquide And KGHM Sign Long-term Agreement To Supply Gases For Copper Production Site In Glogow, Poland
Sep 20, 2012: Air Liquide Inaugurates R&D Laboratory For Solar Industry In Plateau de Saclay, France
Jul 30, 2012: Air Liquide Reports Revenue Of €7.5 Billion In H1 2012
Apr 25, 2012: Air Liquide Reports Revenue Of €3.8 Billion In Q1 2012
Feb 17, 2012: Air Liquide Reports Revenues Of €14.5 Billion In 2011GDCH812FSA

This comprehensive SWOT profile of Air Liquide S.A. 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

The profile contains critical company information including:
  • 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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Section 1 - About the Company
Air Liquide S.A. - Key Facts
Air Liquide S.A. - Key Employees
Air Liquide S.A. - Key Employee Biographies
Air Liquide S.A. - Major Products and Services
Air Liquide S.A. - History
Air Liquide S.A. - Company Statement
Air Liquide S.A. - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Air Liquide S.A. - Key Manufacturing Facilities
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Air Liquide S.A. - Business Description
Business Description - Engineering and Construction
Engineering and Construction - Overview
Engineering and Construction - Financials
Engineering and Construction - Technology
Business Description - Gas and Services
Gas and Services - Overview
Gas and Services - Financials
Gas and Services - Market View
Gas and Services - Technology
Business Description - Other Activities
Other Activities - Overview
Other Activities - Financials
Other Activities - Technology
Air Liquide S.A. - Corporate Strategy
Air Liquide S.A. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Air Liquide S.A. - Strengths
Strength - Presence in Respiratory Care
Strength - Strong Research and Development Capabilities
Strength - Global Presence
Strength - Diversified Operations
Air Liquide S.A. - Weaknesses
Weakness - Ineffective Patent Systems
Weakness - Legal Proceedings
Air Liquide S.A. - Opportunities
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions
Opportunity - Market Potential: Sleep Apnea
Opportunity - Growing COPD Market
Opportunity - Growth in the Home Healthcare Equipment Market
Air Liquide S.A. - Threats
Threat - Raw Material Price Risks
Threat - Increasing Competition
Threat - Challenge of Environmental Regulations
Air Liquide S.A. - 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
Section 4 – Company’s Lifesciences, Power Financial Deals and Alliances
Air Liquide S.A., Medical Equipment, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Medical Equipment, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Clean Technology, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Clean Technology, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Petrochemicals, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Recent Deals Summary
Section 5 – Company’s Recent Developments
Air Liquide S.A., Recent Developments
Sep 21, 2012: Air Liquide And KGHM Sign Long-term Agreement To Supply Gases For Copper Production Site In Glogow, Poland
Sep 20, 2012: Air Liquide Inaugurates R&D Laboratory For Solar Industry In Plateau de Saclay, France
Jul 30, 2012: Air Liquide Reports Revenue Of €7.5 Billion In H1 2012
Apr 25, 2012: Air Liquide Reports Revenue Of €3.8 Billion In Q1 2012
Feb 17, 2012: Air Liquide Reports Revenues Of €14.5 Billion In 2011
Dec 01, 2011: Oerlikon Solar Reduces Production Costs For Thin Film Silicon PV Panels
Nov 25, 2011: Hydrogenics Receives Electrolyzer Order From Air Liquide
Oct 26, 2011: Air Liquide Reports Revenue Of €3.6 Billion In Q3 2011
Oct 04, 2011: Air Liquide Places Parts Order With Wood Group For Supply Of APM GE Frame 7EA Gas Turbine Components
Sep 01, 2011: Air Liquide Invests In Photovoltaic Cell Manufacturing Line For R&D Purposes
Section 6 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer

LIST OF TABLES

Air Liquide S.A., Key Facts
Air Liquide S.A., Key Employees
Air Liquide S.A., Key Employee Biographies
Air Liquide S.A., Major Products and Services
Air Liquide S.A., History
Air Liquide S.A., Other Locations
Air Liquide S.A., Subsidiaries
Air Liquide S.A., Key Manufacturing Facilities
Air Liquide S.A., Key Competitors
Air Liquide S.A., Ratios based on current share price
Air Liquide S.A., Annual Ratios
Air Liquide S.A., Interim Ratios
Air Liquide S.A., Medical Equipment, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Medical Equipment, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Clean Technology, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Clean Technology, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Petrochemicals, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Units
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

LIST OF FIGURES

Air Liquide S.A., Performance Chart (2007 - 2011)
Air Liquide S.A., Ratio Charts
Air Liquide S.A., Medical Equipment, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Medical Equipment, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Clean Technology, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Clean Technology, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Power, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Petrochemicals, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Petrochemicals, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Air Liquide S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012

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