resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. Media Networks Media Networks comprise a vast array of broadcast, cable, radio, publishing and digital businesses across two divisions – the Disney/ABC Television Group and ESPN Inc. In addition to content development and distribution functions, the segment includes supporting headquarters, communications, digital media, distribution, marketing, research and sales groups. The Disney/ABC Television Group is composed of The Walt
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more sales than its closest competitor. Initially beginning as an on-line bookstore, in no time at all the company soon diversified into sales of DVDs, CDs, MP3 down loads, computers software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food and toys. Amazon’s dedication to innovation can certainly be a testament to the company’s continued growth and diversification. Along with the Kindle reading device other innovations that have kept the company highly competitive include: a booming internet
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such as Boo.com, Etoys, Onsale, @home, and Webvan, are extinct and many more cling to existence. The dreams of consumers, shareholders and other stakeholders have been shattered. From their inception, these dotcoms were going to revolutionize the world and make investors and managers very rich in the process. These dreams did not materialize as planned. What went wrong? Internet retailers face intense competition in their fight to gain a share of the $100 billion market due to the large number of
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. . . . 22 using the LeGO brand name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The LeGO GrOup 2011 3 It all began in 1932 In 1932 Ole Kirk Kristiansen, a Danish joiner and carpenter, began making wooden toys . The business he established later passed from father to son, and today the founder’s grandson, Kjeld Kirk
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buying both used, and new products from their Amazon.com website. Amazon’s is the world's largest online retailer in the world with separate websites in several countries. Its corporate headquarters are located in Seattle, Washington, USA. It also provides international shipping to certain countries for some of its products. Amazon.com, Inc. was founded in 1994, and in 1995 the Amazon website first went online as an online bookstore. Amazon soon diversified, and began
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childhood around the world. The Lego Company, a multinational corporation was founded in 1932 in Jutland, Denmark. By 2009, it became the fifth largest manufacturer of toys by sales volume. The company had a workforce of over 7000, and was selling its products in over 130 countries. The core idea behind LEGO is to develop a line of marketing toys and accessories in the form of interlocking plastic bricks. Because plastic became readily available following the Second World War, Lego purchased its
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Introduction Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (Build-A-Bear) is a retailer that offers its customers a unique experience. With its focus primarily on kids, this giant retailer provides a way for children to customize what their stuffed animals could and should look like. Build-A-Bear is the only U.S. based retailer that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. Their stores provide an extensive selection of merchandise, including over 30 different styles
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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON INVESTMENT GROUP 12/04/2009 Technology Activision Blizzard, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: HOLD Stock Data Price (52 weeks) Symbol/Exchange Beta (Regression) Shares Outstanding Average daily volume (3 month average) Current market cap Current Price Dividend Dividend Yield Valuation (per share) DCF Analysis Comparables Analysis Target Price Current Price Summary Financials Revenue Net Income 2008A $3,026,000,000 -$107,000,000 $8.14 - $13.14 ATVI / NASDAQ 0.625 1,271,000,000 16,067
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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON INVESTMENT GROUP 12/04/2009 Technology Activision Blizzard, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: HOLD Stock Data Price (52 weeks) Symbol/Exchange Beta (Regression) Shares Outstanding Average daily volume (3 month average) Current market cap Current Price Dividend Dividend Yield Valuation (per share) DCF Analysis Comparables Analysis Target Price Current Price Summary Financials Revenue Net Income 2008A $3,026,000,000 -$107,000,000 $8.14 - $13.14 ATVI / NASDAQ 0.625 1,271,000,000 16,067
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they had $6,987.1 million in revenues. McDonald’s employees nearly 2 million people while fighting to stay on top of the fast food industry. Their main competition comes from Burger King Inc., Yum! Brands Inc., Subway and Wendy’s Company. SWOT Analysis: Strengths • One of the most recognizable brands in the world with restaurants in 119 different countries. You can find a McDonalds on every continent except Antarctica • Very charitable with a wide range of programs • Community conscious organization
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