Premium Company Profile: Suzuki Motor Corporation

Introduction

Suzuki designs and manufactures passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), outboard motors, and other products. In 2007, the group announced plans to achieve consolidated sales target of JPY3,500 billion (approximately $29.7 billion) and consolidated ordinary income target of JPY175 billion (approximately $1.5 billion) by the end of March 2010.

Report Highlights
Suzuki is one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the world. The group’s main businesses includes manufacturing and marketing of motorcycles, automobiles, marine and power products, motorized wheelchairs, electro senior vehicles and houses. The company has been witnessing strong revenue growth over the past five years. The company's revenue has grown at a CAGR of 12%, from JPY2,015,309 million ($17,092 million) in 2003 to JPY3,163,669 million ($26,831 million) in 2007. Suzuki has business partnerships with GM, Fiat, Maruti Suzuki India, Mazda, Peugeot/Citroen, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors, and Nissan.
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Overview 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
Table of Contents 2
tables 3
Company Structure 4
Company Overview and Key Facts 4
Overview 5
Automobiles 5
Motorcycles 5
Other 5
Locations and Subsidiaries 8
Head Office 8
Other Locations and Subsidiaries 8
Company Financials 9
Overview 9
Revenue by Division 9
Revenue by Geography 9
Products and Services List 11
Major Products and Services List 11
List of Products 11
List of Brands 11
Competitors And Strategic Business Relationships 12
Key Competitors 12
List of Competitors 12
Clients 12
Strategy 13
Company Statement 13
Strategy 16
To focus on emerging economies like Asia 16
To follow the ""Strategic Models"" strategy 17
To expand though strategic alliances 17
Corporate Social Responsibility 18
Overview 18
Environmental commitment 18
SWOT Analysis 19
Overview 19
Strengths 20
Strong market position 20
Strong presence in Asian and European markets 20
Strong revenue growth 20
Strong turnover ratios 21
Weaknesses 22
High debt burden and unfunded pension obligations 22
Product recalls 22
Weak margins and returns 22
Opportunities 23
Opportunities in India and China 23
Increasing demand for hybrid electric vehicles 23
Threats 24
Rising raw material prices 24
Declining demand for light vehicles in the US 24
Stringent emission standards 24
Weak economic outlook 25
Value Chain Analysis 26
Overview 26
OE Parts 27
Assembly & Distribution 27
Retail Sales & Services 28
Aftermarket 28
End-of-Life 28
Key Employees 29
List of Key Employees 29
FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 30
Financial Summary 30
Appendix 32
Ask the analyst 32
Datamonitor consulting 32
Disclaimer 32
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Table 1: Suzuki Motor Corporation - Key Facts 4
Table 2: Suzuki Motor Corporation - Other Locations and Subsidiaries 8
Table 3: Suzuki Motor Corporation - Revenue by Division, 2006-2007 (JPY Mn) 9
Table 4: Suzuki Motor Corporation - Revenue by Geography, 2006-2007 (JPY Mn) 10
Table 5: Suzuki Motor Corporation - List of Products 11
Table 6: Suzuki Motor Corporation - List of Brands 11
Table 7: Suzuki Motor Corporation - Key Competitors 12
Table 8: Suzuki Motor Corporation - Clients 12
Table 9: Suzuki Motor Corporation - SWOT Analysis Summary 19
Table 10: Suzuki Motor Corporation - Value Chain Analysis 26
Table 11: Suzuki Motor Corporation - Key Employees 29
Table 12: Toyota Motor - Financial And Operational Overview 2003 - 2007 (JPY Mn) 30
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