Sony Corporation (6758) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Sony Corporation (6758) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review - Sony Corporation (Sony) is a Japanese electronic products manufacturing company. It principally engages in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling audio and video products, information and communication products, televisions, and host of other electronic components. Its product line comprises cameras, semiconductors, batteries, game consoles, game software, music software, mobile phone and animation works. The company also provides services such as banking and credit finance. The company operates in seven reportable segments namely Consumer, Professional & Devices, Networked Products & Services, Pictures, Music, Financial Services, Sony Ericsson, and Others. Sony, along with its subsidiaries, has major operations in Japan, and across several countries in North America, Europe and Asia.

The company focuses in the expansion of its operational and geographical presence through acquisitions and associations with market leading companies across the world. In the process, the company recently acquired UL Subject 1973 safety standards accreditation in stationary storage batteries from Underwriters Laboratories, an international third-party testing and accreditation institution. The company signed a joint venture agreement with Sharp Corporation, to produce and sell large-sized LCD panels and modules. The company also completed the acquisition of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericssons 50% stake in Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Sony Corporation Key Recent Developments

Mar 14, 2012: BASF Enters Into Sublicense Agreement With LiFePO4+C
Sep 30, 2011: Pecan Street Selects Companies For Consumer-focused Smart Grid Offering
Jul 26, 2011: Sony Achieves Over 30% Reduction In Global CO2 Emissions
Apr 18, 2011: Sony To Begin 1.2kWh Energy Storage Modules
Mar 21, 2011: Sony To Partially Restart Lithium Ion Battery Plant

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- 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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