Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF ROYAL BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER NV
Royal Boskalis Westminster NV
Parent Company
Royal Boskalis Westminster NV
Category
Construction Services
Sector
Real Estate and Construction
Tagline/ Slogan
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USP
Largest global company in dredging and earth-moving industry
STP
Segment
Construction services
Dredging and earthmoving, maritime infrastructure and maritime Target Group services sectors
Positioning
Positioned as a safe player in D&E industry; No injuries, no accidents
SWOT Analysis
1. Strong position in the global dredging and earthmoving industry provides economies of scale benefits and long term business visibility. 2. Strong order book - Despite the worsened market conditions, the company succeeded in keeping the order book well-filled with highquality projects 3. One of the worlds largest dredging fleet companies in the world Strength 4. Nearly 14,000 people are an active part of the workforce
1. Excessive dependence on one segment makes the company more risk prone - the company is highly dependent on dredging and earthmoving segment for most of its revenues Weakness 2. Limited global presence is a cause for concern for the company
1. Growth of infrastructure sector in emerging economies - According to industry estimates, emerging and developing economies are expected to account for half of the global construction 2. Acquisitions and mergers enhance the company's position - merger with Smit and acquisition of MNO Vervat complement the capabilities of Opportunity Royal Boskalis, providing a competitive advantage in its market
1. Climate change can impact ports infrastructure and dredging requirements 2. Risks associated with the dredging industry - Royal Boskalis is at a threat from the characteristics of the dredging industry. Though the company takes enough measures to minimize this risk, any force majeure event is likely to cause a severe damage to the company's financial position 3. Foreign exchange fluctuations - While a strong US dollar increases the revenues of the company, the weakening dollar would have the Threats reverse effect
Competition
1. SMB Offshore 2. Dragados Competitors 3. Koninklijke BAM Groep
doc_817691440.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF ROYAL BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER NV
Royal Boskalis Westminster NV
Parent Company
Royal Boskalis Westminster NV
Category
Construction Services
Sector
Real Estate and Construction
Tagline/ Slogan
-
USP
Largest global company in dredging and earth-moving industry
STP
Segment
Construction services
Dredging and earthmoving, maritime infrastructure and maritime Target Group services sectors
Positioning
Positioned as a safe player in D&E industry; No injuries, no accidents
SWOT Analysis
1. Strong position in the global dredging and earthmoving industry provides economies of scale benefits and long term business visibility. 2. Strong order book - Despite the worsened market conditions, the company succeeded in keeping the order book well-filled with highquality projects 3. One of the worlds largest dredging fleet companies in the world Strength 4. Nearly 14,000 people are an active part of the workforce
1. Excessive dependence on one segment makes the company more risk prone - the company is highly dependent on dredging and earthmoving segment for most of its revenues Weakness 2. Limited global presence is a cause for concern for the company
1. Growth of infrastructure sector in emerging economies - According to industry estimates, emerging and developing economies are expected to account for half of the global construction 2. Acquisitions and mergers enhance the company's position - merger with Smit and acquisition of MNO Vervat complement the capabilities of Opportunity Royal Boskalis, providing a competitive advantage in its market
1. Climate change can impact ports infrastructure and dredging requirements 2. Risks associated with the dredging industry - Royal Boskalis is at a threat from the characteristics of the dredging industry. Though the company takes enough measures to minimize this risk, any force majeure event is likely to cause a severe damage to the company's financial position 3. Foreign exchange fluctuations - While a strong US dollar increases the revenues of the company, the weakening dollar would have the Threats reverse effect
Competition
1. SMB Offshore 2. Dragados Competitors 3. Koninklijke BAM Groep
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