...AnnuAl RepoRt 2011 _ In 2011, we responded the way smart companies should in the face of the continuing global economic crisis by aligning our resources to meet the evolving needs of our customers and lead market changes. As a result, we achieved excellent results despite the challenging business environment by recording 2.478 million units in global retail sales, which is an 18.6% increase from the previous year. Kia Motors has consistently driven toward a better future through global management, design management and sustainable management. And now we are paving the way toward the future of mobility and greater value for all of our stakeholders. Contents 02~08 16~25 26~37 financial Highlights 02 & 2011 at a Glance Chairman’s message 06 Vice Chairman’s message 08 our PerformanCe Domestic Business Performance 18 overseas Business Performance 20 Global awards List 24 our strenGtHs Design management 28 Branding 32 marketing 34 2011 new models 36 38~47 48~121 our future research & Development 40 Global r&D network 44 eco-friendly models 46 & Concept Cars financial review 48 Product Line-up 114 Company History 116 Board of Directors 118 Global network 120 finanCiaL HiGHLiGHts 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 30,255,179 26,275,144 25,962,876 25,583,550 19,461,002 3,934,169 2,914,146 2,792,286 1,408,847 1,156,943 Current assets 11,075,187 9,763,671 11,208,990 ...
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...in financial structure of operation and management. The end goal to stabilize the company, return from bankruptcy and back to providing affordable and dependable vehicles to its consumers. Reviewing past reports from various financial institutions, union employees and GMC’s annual reports I will discuss the change strategies since filing of bankruptcy and the government bailout. The second corporation I would like to research, for personal as well as scholastic purposes, is KIA Motors. During the time just prior to GMC’s financial crisis, KIA also had a change of management. This was working towards expansion, increase in profits, sales and producing award winning vehicles for the market. With the restructure of GMC and the difficulty of market finance, KIA had the opportunity to take market shares in America and further boost its standing as a solid competitor in the automotive market. KIA, being a new investment of ours, and GMC one of the alternatives to purchase, the vehicle was not the only factor regarding this recent purchase. History of financial difficulty, and changes made to overcome these difficulties will be discussed for GMC. Changes made to solidify the company and grow its product and shares in the US market will be discussed for KIA. Various reports and...
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...The Hyundai Motor Company (Hangul: 현대자동차 주식회사; Hanja: 現代自動車株式會社) (Hangul: 현대; Hanja: 現代; MR: Hyŏndae, IPA: [hjə́ːndɛ],[2] modernity; KRX: 005380) is a South Korean multinational automaker headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai was founded in 1967 and it, along with Kia, together comprise the Hyundai Motor Group, which is the world's fourth largest automobile manufacturer based on annual vehicle sales in 2010.[3] In 2008, Hyundai (without Kia) ranked as the eighth largest automaker.[4] In 2010, Hyundai sold over 3.6 million vehicles worldwide. Hyundai operates the world's largest integrated automobile manufacturing facility[5] in Ulsan, which is capable of producing 1.6 million units annually. The company employs about 75,000 persons worldwide. Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms. Contents [hide] 1 History 1.1 Research and Development 1.2 Business 1.3 Hyundai in North America 1.3.1 United States 1.3.2 Hyundai in Canada 1.4 Hyundai In India 1.5 Hyundai in Europe 1.6 Hyundai in Turkey 1.7 Hyundai in Egypt 1.8 Hyundai In Russia 1.9 Hyundai in China 1.9.1 Beijing Hyundai 1.9.2 Hawtai partnership 1.9.3 Commercial vehicles 1.10 Hyundai in Japan 1.11 Hyundai in the Philippines 1.12 Hyundai in New Zealand 2 Electric vehicles 3 Environmental record 4 Motorsport 5 Model lineup 5.1 SUVs and vans 5.2 Commercial vehicles 6 Concept car 7 Corporate social responsibility 8 Controversies 9 See also 10 References ...
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...Interbrand: Daniel Diez: (212) 798-7729 Daniel.Diez@interbrand.com Porter Novelli for Interbrand: Alan Marcus: (212) 601-8443 Alan.Marcus@porternovelli.com INTERBRAND RELEASES 13TH ANNUAL BEST GLOBAL BRANDS REPORT Coca-Cola retains the #1 spot — Apple jumps to #2; Facebook enters Top 100 as Google overtakes Microsoft NEW YORK, New York, October 2, 2012 – Coca-Cola, Apple and IBM lead Interbrand’s 13th annual Best Global Brands report. While Coca-Cola retained its #1 position, Apple jumped to #2 with stellar sales in both developed and emerging markets over the last year. Social media giant, Facebook (#69), enters the report after making headlines as the third largest IPO in US history, and Google (#4) experienced a 26% increase in brand value over the last year, exceeding rival Microsoft’s (#5) brand value for the first time in the history of Interbrand’s report. Interbrand, the world’s leading brand consultancy, publishes its Best Global Brands report of the world’s 100 most valuable brands on an annual basis. Interbrand’s methodology - the first of its kind to be ISO certified – analyzes the many ways a brand touches and benefits an organization, from driving bottom-line business results to delivering on customer expectations. To develop its report, Interbrand examines the three key aspects that contribute to a brand’s value: • The financial performance of the branded products or service • The role the brand plays in influencing consumer choice • The strength the brand...
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...To critically examine our hypothesis in part A, we examine 10 large MNEs (5 DMNEs and 5 EMNEs). 5 Developed Countries’ Multinational Enterprises Barclays It’s a British multinational banking & financial services enterprise, with its headquarters in London. It’s a global financial institution with operations in investment, retail and banking, in addition to credit cards, wealth management and mortgage lending. Its operations are available in more than 50 countries and regions and have about 48 million clients. As of December 31st, 2011 Barclays had aggregate assets amounting to US$2.42 trillion, making it the seventh-largest bank in the world (Wikipedia, 2015). It’s organized into these business clusters: Wealth & Investment Management; Retail & Business Banking; and Corporate & Investment Banking. Wealth & Investment Management and Corporate & Investment Banking have three business units: investment banking, wealth and investment management and corporate banking. The Retail & Business Banking cluster, on the other hand, has four business units: Europe Retail & Business Banking; UK Retail & Business Banking; and Africa Retail & Business Banking (including Barclaycard (loan and credit card provision) and Absa Group (Wikipedia, 2015). British Petroleum (BP) It’s among the 6 "supermajor" gas and oil firms in the world. It’s a British multinational corporation with its headquarters in London, England. Thanks to its 2012 performance, it became...
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...“Literature Review” IMPACT OF AUTOMOBILE ON THE ECONOMY: Mr. Zahoor Sheikh Sarwar (CASE), Mr. Azam Ishaque, (CASE), Mr. Nadeem Ehsan, (Center For Advance Studies in Engineering), Mr. Danial Saeed Pirzada, (Center For Advanced Studies in Engineering), and Mr. Zafar Moeen Nasir, (CASE) in their report published in International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, has Identified that automobile sector has huge economic potential and the Study identified the prevalent condition of productivity in automotive Manufacturing industry of Pakistan and indicated the possible areas for Enhancing productivity. The findings of this research have revealed that Effective utilization of role of technology can enhance the productivity of Pakistani manufacturing firms drastically. Pakistan Auto Industry Development Program (AIDP-2006), an study conducted by Ministry of Industries and Production, Government of Pakistan states that the Pakistan Auto Industry has become a leading industrial sector to steer the growth in large scale manufacturing sector. The high economic and job multiplier effect of this industry and its deep forward and backward linkages in allied industries, make the auto industry a key player in the national economy. the world which manufacture all kinds of vehicles i.e. 2/3 wheelers, motorcars, LCVs, tractors, prime-movers & trucks and buses. The total country requirements are generally met from the local production except...
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...Management Report for Table of Contents 1. Introduction3 2. SWOT Analysis3 3. Functions of Management 4 3.1 Porter's Five Forces5 3.2 Process of Planning6 3.3 Fundamentals of Organizing 7 3.4 Leading and Managing8 3.5 Controlling8 4. Conclusion9 5. Recommendation10 6. References12 1. Introduction Old Chang Kee (OCK) was founded by Mr Chang in 1956 in a small coffee shop known for its chicken curry puff. In 1986, Mr. Han Keen Juan, bought over the control of Old Chang Kee business and transform into a household brand today. For over 56 years, OCK specialise in the production and sales of a variety of affordable and quality finger food directly to consumers in Singapore. Most of their sales are on a takeaway basis and their 76 outlets in Singapore today are located at different areas to cater wider group of customers. OCK sub brands include Curry Times, Pie Kia and Mushroom which offers dine in concept restaurants carrying a range of local delicacy such as nasi lemak and laksa. Catering services are also provided in selected areas in Singapore. 2. SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis is a useful comparison for understanding Strengths, Weaknesses and identifying the Opportunities and Threats that OCK faces today. Understanding the weaknesses of the business can "manage and eliminate threats that would otherwise catch us unawares" ("SWOT Analysis," 2013, para. 3). Internal | Strengths * Recognise local enterprise * Long established...
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...St. John’s University Graduate Student Managed Investment Fund Presents: Tesla Motors, Inc.: TSLA Analysts: Rutvig Bhatt (rutvig@gmail.com) Yanchen Liu (yanchen.liu12@stjohns.edu) Gaoting Liu (liugaoting@gmail.com) Kevin Shanker (kevin.shanker05@stjohns.edu) Share Data: Fundamentals: Price 5/7/14: $201.35 GAAP EPS (FY Dec’13): -0.62 Market Cap: $24.80B E[EPS2015]: 1.83 52 Week Range: $63.69 – $265.00 Beta: 1.10 1 Contents 1. Executive Summary……………………………………………………3 2. Company Overview……………………………………………………3 3. Industry Analysis………………………………………………………8 3.1 Industry Overview…………………………………………………9 3.2 Analysis of Competitive Forces – Porter’s 5 Forces………………9 4. Fundamental Analysis………………………………………………..11 5. EPS Forecast………………………………………………………….24 6. Relative Valuation Model…………………………………………….29 7. Absolute Valuation…………………………………………………...32 8. Risk Factors…………………………………………………………..35 9. Conclusion and Recommendation……………………………………38 Reference………………………………………………………………..39 2 1. Executive Summary BUY recommendation based on our relative valuation model, EPS forecast, and absolute valuation model (for 7% or higher constant growth rate) : The average price estimate is $294.98，compared to the current stock price of $189 as of 5/13/14 . It shows that Tesla is undervalued. According to our result of absolute valuation model, Tesla can be priced between $92.88 and $304.87, depending upon the constant growth rate of free cash flows after...
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...Covering Fourth Quarter 2014 Volume 15, Number 1 San Diego Auto Outlook Comprehensive information on the San Diego County new vehicle market FORECAST Small Increase Predicted for County New Vehicle Market in ‘15 This year’s increase follows the 5.6% improvement in 2014; market is up 90% between ‘09 and ‘14! Forecasting automotive sales is a delicate balancing act. There are frequently conflicting indicators that can provide mixed signals on future market conditions. The trick is identifying these trends, separating the meaningful from the meaningless, and forming a consensus on where the market is headed. Below, we identify the key positive and negative forces that are likely to impact the market in 2015. Forces leading the market higher • Low interest rates and mild inflation growth have kept new vehicle affordability at historically strong levels. Many economists are expecting a slight increase in interest rates in 2015, but wages are likely to move higher and gas prices have fallen, which should give a boost to disposable incomes. • Payrolls grew steadily during 2014, and the majority of labor market economists are expecting this trend to continue in 2015. Employment levels have been posting impressive increases, while the unemployment rate is down considerably from the highs in 2009. Increasing employment is an obvious plus for new vehicle sales. • Pent up demand and benefits to “upgrade” should continue to give the market a boost. The...
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...Social Responsibility Highlights 25 1.0% Grassroots 26 27 30 47 54 64 0.3% Education 56.1% Corporate Giving in FY2012 86 76 Social Services Operating & Financial Review Fare Revenue ($m) 68 72 CEO's Message Company Overview & Background Group Performance Value Added & Economic Value Added Analysis SMRT and Our Shareholders SMRT Trains & SMRT Light Rail SMRT Buses SMRT Automotive Services SMRT Taxis SMRT Investments (Properties & Media) SMRT International & SMRT Engineering 749.6 9.4 213.1 800.5 10.1 76 220.4 82 84 527.1 569.9 86 92 96 FY2011 Train Bus FY2012 LRT 98 100 102 Financial Report 105 190 191 193 203 Financial Contents Group Properties & Interested Person Transactions Shareholding Statistics Notice of Annual General Meeting Proxy Form SMRT Corporation Ltd Annual Report 2012 1 Milestones 1987 Singapore’s first Mass Rapid Transit system (MRT) opens for service Train service from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh commences Train service from Novena to Outram Park commences 1988 Train service from Tiong Bahru to Clementi commences Train service from Jurong East to Lakeside commences Train service from Kathib to Yishun commences 1989 Train service from Bugis to Tanah Merah commences Train service from Simei to Pasir Ris commences 1990 Train service from Bukit Batok to Choa Chu Kang commences Boon Lay station opens for passenger service 1996 Train service from Yishun to Choa Chu Kang commences ...
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...Maintaining the “Single Samsung” Spirit: New Challenges in a Changing Environment Caryn Ng Kar Yan B1102572 Keah Mei Sian B1102580 Nur Fathiha Bte Johan Ariffin B1100381 Mohd Roshan bin Mohd Yusop B0101223 Sarkunarajah S B1001971 Wan Arjunaidi Bin Awang @ Wan Abdul Halim E0300073 Abstract Samsung portrayed a very interesting and impressive success story in every aspect of development. Although they were hit hard by financial crisis in 2009, Samsung survived the ordeal with their impressive financial performance. The astonishing part of their achievement is mostly guided by internal management capability, positive aligned culture and belief system that empowering human capital is the foundation in building and maintaining a great organization. Their strong belief system in emphasizing and investing on employees well being pays off when they become the leading company beating some of the top companies such as Sony, Apple and HTC. The process and development of human capital was never an easy matter for Samsung, in fact the culture has been practiced and improvised regularly ever since 1950 to fit to the demand and maturity of the current society and technology. Nevertheless at the end, Samsung indeed make a marked in the world with sustaining a Single Samsung culture. 1. Perform a PEST on Samsung and identify the change drivers POLITICAL | ECONOMIC | * Work hand in hand with the government; consist the same agendas and values.Change...
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...model, related diversification and low cost strategy. The essay concludes with giving an overall picture about the impact of current strategies that Hyundai is adopting. SWOT Analysis SWOT analysis is a planning exercise in which manager identify organizational strengths and weaknesses, environment opportunities and threats (Waddell et al. (2011, p. 313).The one of the main strength of Hyundai is their growing brand reputation all over the world in automotive industry. In 2012, Hyundai’s brand value grew by 24% to US$ 7.43 billion and became the 53rd most valuable brand in the world (Interbrand, 2013). Another way of Hyundai increasing their competitive advantage, is through investing in product research and bringing the latest technologies into the system. The company has a lot of experts in various engineering fields who are always coming up with better improved cars and designs that are appealing to the customers. In addition, Company’s financial position has been getting better every year. Company’s credit rating was reported to AA+ for 2012 which means that there is minimum risk of investing in the company (Hyundai Annual Report 2012). That’s why they are enjoying a continuous increase in their sales revenue worldwide, which is also causing an increase in the net income of the business Also, Hyundai has launched many successful marketing campaigns and have sponsored many sports events and using celebrities to promote their products, which resulted in increased brand popularity...
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...Ford Motor Company Eric Andrews IRN: 9003104860 MGT/521 December 30, 2012 Dr. Tim Williams The purpose of this report is to conduct a SWOT analysis of the Ford Motor Corporation. The author will decide which parts of the SWOT analysis are most relevant to the decision to invest in the company. The author will identify the company’s internal and external stakeholders and those stakeholders’ wants and needs. The author will also explain how the company is fulfilling those needs and if they are not; why those needs are not being meet and how he company can fulfill the needs not being met. Strengths Brand Image Ford Motor Company has strong brand recognition through out the world and is one of the oldest manufacture of automobiles in the world. The company manufactures and distributes automobiles in over 200 markets on six continents (Ford, 2012). Ford’s main strength is it’s brand image because of the Ford and Lincoln brand name (Ford, 2012). Ford place seventh in 2012 amongst the leading automotive brands, ahead of (a) Audi, (b) Hyundai, & (c) Lexus (Ford, 2012). The company’s market share in the United States increased from 14.2% in 2008, to 16.5% in 2011 on the combined sales of their cars and trucks (Ford, 2012). The company is the leading automaker in Canada and Turkey with a 17.1% and 15.8% of car and truck sales (Ford, 2011). Their share of the market in Brazil and Argentina is a respectable 9.8% and 12.9%. The company’s market share throughout the world...
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...www.businessmonitor.com Q1 2012 VIeTNAM AUTOS RepORT INCLUDES BMI'S FORECASTS ISSN 1749-0286 published by Business Monitor International Ltd. VIETNAM AUTOS REPORT Q1 2012 INCLUDING 5-YEAR FORECASTS TO 2016 Part of BMI’s Industry Report & Forecasts Series Published by: Business Monitor International Copy deadline: October 2011 Business Monitor International 85 Queen Victoria Street London, EC4V 4AB UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 7248 0468 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7248 0467 Email: subs@businessmonitor.com Web: http://www.businessmonitor.com © 2011 Business Monitor International. All rights reserved. All information contained in this publication is copyrighted in the name of Business Monitor International, and as such no part of this publication may be reproduced, repackaged, redistributed, resold in whole or in any part, or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or by information storage or retrieval, or by any other means, without the express written consent of the publisher. DISCLAIMER All information contained in this publication has been researched and compiled from sources believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of publishing. However, in view of the natural scope for human and/or mechanical error, either at source or during production, Business Monitor International accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage resulting from errors, inaccuracies or omissions affecting any...
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...Business Report on imports of cars to Brazil or India with recommendation The theory of National competitive advantage gives Brazil and India an edge in the automobile industry and importation into either of the two countries would require well analyzed market research and supporting strategy. Brazil’s current import policies, tariffs, restrictions and incentives Muller, J. 2012(pp. 46-48) forecasts sales of cars will increase 68% from 3.4million units to 5.7million in brazil by 2016.The importation of cars not manufactured and do not own plants in Brazil have been hit hard with an increase from 25% duty fee to 55% increase and other charges, policy that could see a rise year after year. Joan Muller 2012.(Forbes) Toyota Corolla, which sells for $16,230 in USA now has sticker price of $29,000 in Brazil. The Brazilian Government only gives incentive to carmakers with manufacturing plants in Brazil coupled with stability of central bank and its response to economic dynamics has been a driving force for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the automobile industry. Industry Forecast Scenario( 2012).Brazil’s duty tax and other tax levied on imports are high,domestic sales are taxed and it varies by state, these are few reasons why there have been a decline in imports of automobile .The table below shows the decline in importation, sales of new cars and market share of current importers of cars to Brazil ' Table from Brazilian Auto Importers Association (2012) High imports...
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