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Dynegy Inc., based in Houston, Texas, United States, is a large owner and operator of power plants and a player in the natural gas liquids and coal business. The corporate headquarters are in Suite 5800 in the Wells Fargo Plaza at 1000 Louisiana Street in Downtown Houston.[4]
Once known as "The Natural Gas Clearinghouse," Dynegy adopted the "New Economy" branding in 1998, after which the company structured itself in a manner similar to Enron, launching several business ventures, including an online trading platform and broadband communications services, which could be misconstrued of those of its larger rival.
The company was dubbed the "king of coal" by the National Environmental Trust.
Strengths
* Diversified businesses - industrial and transportation, healthcare, display and graphics, consumer and office, safety, security and protection services, and electro and communications.
* Strong research and development capability
* Diversified geographic presence
* Solid revenue & profit growth
Weaknesses
* Low inventory turnover which impacts inventories and margins
* Weaker than expected performance in key segments
* Not as nimble as smaller, more focused competitors
* Lack of synergy between business units
Opportunities
* Acquisitions in key operating areas
* Continued global expansion
* Rising healthcare spending in the US
* Security concerns with weaker economy in the US could present opportunities for 3M's security business
Threats
* Rising commodity and energy prices
* Exchange rates fluctuations
* Environmental regulations
Once known as "The Natural Gas Clearinghouse," Dynegy adopted the "New Economy" branding in 1998, after which the company structured itself in a manner similar to Enron, launching several business ventures, including an online trading platform and broadband communications services, which could be misconstrued of those of its larger rival.
The company was dubbed the "king of coal" by the National Environmental Trust.
Strengths
* Diversified businesses - industrial and transportation, healthcare, display and graphics, consumer and office, safety, security and protection services, and electro and communications.
* Strong research and development capability
* Diversified geographic presence
* Solid revenue & profit growth
Weaknesses
* Low inventory turnover which impacts inventories and margins
* Weaker than expected performance in key segments
* Not as nimble as smaller, more focused competitors
* Lack of synergy between business units
Opportunities
* Acquisitions in key operating areas
* Continued global expansion
* Rising healthcare spending in the US
* Security concerns with weaker economy in the US could present opportunities for 3M's security business
Threats
* Rising commodity and energy prices
* Exchange rates fluctuations
* Environmental regulations