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African Consolidated Resources plc (AFCR) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review


African Consolidated Resources plc (AFCR) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

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Price $125.00
Publisher GlobalData
Date of Report Aug 12, 2010
Quick Overview
African Consolidated Resources plc (ACR) is a mineral exploration company based in the UK. The company is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. ACR principally explores for gold, platinum group elements, diamonds, nickel and base metals assets in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique. ACR holds two nickel projects, namely, the Horseshoe laterite project and the Perseverance sulphide project; and two lead gold projects such as the Giant and Pickstone-Peerless mines. ACR uses leading-edge exploration technologies which includes 3D visualization, spatial data management software, new geophysical modelling techniques and innovative geochemistry .



This comprehensive SWOT profile of African Consolidated Resources plc provides you an in-depth strategic 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.

Note*: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company.

Key benefits of buying this profile include,

You get detailed information about the company and its operations to identify potential customers and suppliers.
- The profile analyzes the company’s business structure, operations, major products and services, prospects, locations and subsidiaries, key executives and their biographies and key competitors.

Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure and strategies, and capitalize on their weaknesses. Stay up to date on the major developments affecting the company.
- The company’s core strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed and presented in the profile objectively. Recent developments in the company covered in the profile help you track important events.

Equip yourself with information that enables you to sharpen your strategies and transform your operations profitably.
- Opportunities that the company can explore and exploit are sized up and its growth potential assessed in the profile. Competitive and/or technological threats are highlighted.

Scout for potential investments and acquisition targets, with detailed insight into the companies’ strategic, financial and operational performance.
- Financial ratio presented for major public companies in the profile include the revenue trends, profitability, growth, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.

Gain key insights into the company for academic or business research.
- Key elements such as SWOT analysis, corporate strategy and financial ratios and charts are incorporated in the profile to assist your academic or business research needs.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Section 1 - About the Company 4
African Consolidated Resources plc - Key Facts 4
African Consolidated Resources plc - Key Employees 5
African Consolidated Resources plc - Key Employee Biographies 6
African Consolidated Resources plc - Major Products and Services 7
African Consolidated Resources plc - History 8
African Consolidated Resources plc - Company Statement 9
African Consolidated Resources plc - Locations And Subsidiaries 13
Head Office 13
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 13
Section 2 – Company Analysis 14
African Consolidated Resources plc - Business Description 14
African Consolidated Resources plc - SWOT Analysis 15
SWOT Analysis - Overview 15
African Consolidated Resources plc - Strengths 15
Strength - Strong Liquidity Position 15
Strength - First Mover Advantage 15
Strength - Increase in Total Assets 15
African Consolidated Resources plc - Weaknesses 15
Weakness - Low Return on Equity 15
Weakness - Suspension of Exploration and Infrastructural Work 15
African Consolidated Resources plc - Opportunities 16
Opportunity - Use of Modern Exploration Targeting Technology 16
Opportunity - Potential Acquisitions 16
Opportunity - Operations in Zambia and Mozambique 16
African Consolidated Resources plc - Threats 16
Threat - Zimbabwe's Sovereign Risk 16
Threat - Gloomy Outlook for Global Mining Industry 16
Threat - Operational Risks 17
African Consolidated Resources plc - Key Competitors 18
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 19
Performance Chart 20
Financial Performance 20
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 22
Section 4 – Appendix 23
Methodology 23
Ratio Definitions 23
About GlobalData 27
Contact Us 27
Disclaimer 27




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