ALLETE, Inc. (ALE) SWOT ProfileSummaryGlobalData's ALLETE, Inc. (ALE) SWOT Profile is a comprehensive business, functional and strategic analysis of ALLETE, Inc.. The profile delves into the operations of the company to present an in-depth analysis of the various aspects related to its business. It analyzes the company's business structure, operations, major products and services, prospects, locations and subsidiaries, executive biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the profile is the detailed strategic analysis of the company. This highlights and presents an unbiased view of its key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by understanding your partners, customers and competitors better.ALLETE, Inc. (ALLETE) is a diversified company that provides fundamental services. It is mainly engaged in the provision of energy services in the upper Midwest and also participates in real estate holdings in Florida. The company's business is comprised of Regulated Operations, and Investments and Other. The Regulated Operations segment is engaged in the retail and wholesale of rate-regulated electric, natural gas, and water services.Key Recent DevelopmentsFeb 12, 2010: ALLETE Reports Net Income Of $61 Million In 2009Feb 08, 2010: ALLETE's CEO Don Shippar Announces Retirement; Alan R. Hodnik Named SuccessorOct 30, 2009: ALLETE Reports Net Income Of $15.8 Million In Q3 2009Scope- Examines key information about company for business intelligence.- The company's core strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed and presented objectively. Business, strategic and operational aspects are taken into account. - Opportunities available to the company are sized up and its growth potential assessed. Competitive and/or technological threats are highlighted. - The profile contains valuable and critical company information ' business structure and operations, the company history, major products and services, prospects, key competitors, key employees, executive biographies, important locations and subsidiaries.- The profile provides detailed financial ratios for the past five years as well as interim ratios for the last five interim periods for major public companies.- Financial ratios presented for major public companies include revenue trends, profitability, growth, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.Note: Some of the elements mentioned above will be included in the profile based on the availability of information.Reasons to Buy- A quick 'one-stop-shop' to understand the company clearly.- Get detailed and exhaustive information and operational & strategic analysis on companies operating in your industry.- Enhance business/sales activities by understanding customers' businesses better.- Identify prospective partners and suppliers ' with key data on their businesses and locations.- Understand and respond to your competitors' business structure, strategies, and explore weaknesses.- With key historical ratios, compare your company's financial trends with those of your competitors.- Scout for potential acquisition targets, with detailed insight into the companies' strategic, financial and operational performance.- Equip yourself with information that enables you to sharpen your strategies and transform your operations profitably.
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ALLETE, Inc. (ALE) SWOT Profile
Published on April 2010
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ALLETE, Inc. (ALE) SWOT Profile
Summary
GlobalData's ALLETE, Inc. (ALE) SWOT Profile is a comprehensive business, functional and strategic analysis of ALLETE, Inc.. The
profile delves into the operations of the company to present an in-depth analysis of the various aspects related to its business. It
analyzes the company's business structure, operations, major products and services, prospects, locations and subsidiaries, executive
biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the profile is the detailed strategic analysis of the company. This highlights and
presents an unbiased view of its key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you
formulate strategies that augment your business by understanding your partners, customers and competitors better.
ALLETE, Inc. (ALLETE) is a diversified company that provides fundamental services. It is mainly engaged in the provision of energy
services in the upper Midwest and also participates in real estate holdings in Florida. The company's business is comprised of
Regulated Operations, and Investments and Other. The Regulated Operations segment is engaged in the retail and wholesale of
rate-regulated electric, natural gas, and water services.
Key Recent Developments
Feb 12, 2010: ALLETE Reports Net Income Of $61 Million In 2009
Feb 08, 2010: ALLETE's CEO Don Shippar Announces Retirement; Alan R. Hodnik Named Successor
Oct 30, 2009: ALLETE Reports Net Income Of $15.8 Million In Q3 2009
Scope
- Examines key information about company for business intelligence.
- The company's core strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed and presented objectively.
Business, strategic and operational aspects are taken into account.
- Opportunities available to the company are sized up and its growth potential assessed. Competitive and/or technological threats are
highlighted.
- The profile contains valuable and critical company information ' business structure and operations, the company history, major
products and services, prospects, key competitors, key employees, executive biographies, important locations and subsidiaries.
- The profile provides detailed financial ratios for the past five years as well as interim ratios for the last five interim periods for major
public companies.
- Financial ratios presented for major public companies include revenue trends, profitability, growth, margins and returns, liquidity and
leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.
Note: Some of the elements mentioned above will be included in the profile based on the availability of information.
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Reasons to Buy
- A quick 'one-stop-shop' to understand the company clearly.
- Get detailed and exhaustive information and operational & strategic analysis on companies operating in your industry.
- Enhance business/sales activities by understanding customers' businesses better.
- Identify prospective partners and suppliers ' with key data on their businesses and locations.
- Understand and respond to your competitors' business structure, strategies, and explore weaknesses.
- With key historical ratios, compare your company's financial trends with those of your competitors.
- Scout for potential acquisition targets, with detailed insight into the companies' strategic, financial and operational performance.
- Equip yourself with information that enables you to sharpen your strategies and transform your operations profitably.
Table of Content
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
List of Tables 4
List of Figures 4
ALLETE, Inc. - Key Facts 5
ALLETE, Inc. - Business Description 5
ALLETE, Inc. - Major Products and Services 6
ALLETE, Inc. - History 7
ALLETE, Inc. - SWOT Analysis 9
SWOT Analysis - Overview 9
ALLETE, Inc. - Strengths 9
Strength - Strong Liquidity Position 9
Strength - Established Customer Base 9
Strength - Broad Spectrum of Operations 9
ALLETE, Inc. - Weaknesses 9
Weakness - Weak Financial Performance 9
Weakness - Operational Faults 9
Weakness - Declining Market Share in Sector 10
ALLETE, Inc. - Opportunities 10
Opportunity - Government Initiatives Encouraging Renewable Power 10
Opportunity - Rising Demand for Energy from Renewable Sources 10
Opportunity - Increasing Energy Demand in North America 10
ALLETE, Inc. - Threats 10
Threat - Substitutes for Renewable Energy Sources 10
Threat - Transmission & Distribution Facilities Dependence 10
Threat - Increasing Competition in Real Estate Sector 10
Threat - Stringent Government Regulations 11
ALLETE, Inc. - Key Competitors 12
ALLETE, Inc. - Key Employees 13
ALLETE, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies 14
ALLETE, Inc. - Company Statement 15
ALLETE, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries 18
Head Office 18
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Other Locations & Subsidiaries 18
ALLETE, Inc. - Financial Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 20
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 21
Recent Developments 22
Feb 12, 2010: ALLETE Reports Net Income Of $61 Million In 2009 22
Feb 08, 2010: ALLETE's CEO Don Shippar Announces Retirement; Alan R. Hodnik Named Successor 22
Oct 30, 2009: ALLETE Reports Net Income Of $15.8 Million In Q3 2009 24
Oct 22, 2009: ALLETE Appoints James S. Haines To Board Of Directors 24
Aug 05, 2009: ALLETE Reports Net Income Of $9.3 Million In Q2 2009 24
May 12, 2009: ALLETE Appoints Alan Hodnik As President 25
May 01, 2009: ALLETE Reports Net Income Of $16.9 Million In Q1 2009 26
Feb 13, 2009: ALLETE Reports 2008 Results 26
Jan 22, 2009: ALLETE Declares Increased Quarterly Dividend 27
Appendix 28
Methodology 28
Ratio Definitions 28
About GlobalData 33
Contact Us 33
Disclaimer 33
List of Tables
ALLETE, Inc., Key Information 1
ALLETE, Inc., Key Ratios 1
ALLETE, Inc., Share Data 1
ALLETE, Inc., SWOT Analysis 1
ALLETE, Inc., Key Facts 5
ALLETE, Inc., Major Products and Services 6
ALLETE, Inc., History 7
ALLETE, Inc., Key Employees 13
ALLETE, Inc., Key Employee Biographies 14
ALLETE, Inc., Subsidiaries 18
ALLETE, Inc., Ratios based on current share price 19
ALLETE, Inc., Annual Ratios 19
ALLETE, Inc., Interim Ratios 20
Currency Codes 28
Capital Market Ratios 28
Equity Ratios 29
Profitability Ratios 29
Cost Ratios 30
Liquidity Ratios 31
Leverage Ratios 31
Efficiency Ratios 32
List of Figures
ALLETE, Inc., Performance Chart (2005 - 2009) 1
ALLETE, Inc., Ratio Charts 21
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Companies Mentioned
The following companies are the major competitors of ALLETE, Inc.:
UniSource Energy Corporation
Great Plains Energy Incorporated
Central Vermont Public Service Corporation
Westar Energy, Inc.
UIL Holdings Corporation
PNM Resources, Inc.
Otter Tail Corporation
OGE Energy Corp.
MGE Energy, Inc.
IDACORP, Inc.
Cleco Corporation
CH Energy Group, Inc.
Black Hills Corporation
Avista Corporation
Alliant Energy Corporation
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