American Greetings Corp - Company Profile

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American Greetings Corp - Overview

Brands

American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Papyrus, Plus Mark, Recycled Paper Greetings

Description

American Greetings is a private company headquartered in Ohio with an estimated 17,000 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share in at least two industries: Gift Shops & Card Stores, Greeting Cards & Other Publishing and Gift Shops & Card Stores. Their largest market share is in the Greeting Cards & Other Publishing industry, where they account for an estimated 10.7% of total industry revenue.

Company Details

Registered Name: American Greetings Corp
Company Type: Operating
Headquarters: One American Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44145
Website: https://www.americangreetings.com/
Employees: 17,000

American Greetings Corp - Operating Industries and Main Competitors

51119 - Greeting Cards & Other Publishing
- American Greetings Corp Market Share: x.x%
- Hallmark Cards Inc. Market Share: x.x%
45322 - Gift Shops & Card Stores
- American Greetings Corp Market Share: x.x%
- Walt Disney Co Market Share: x.x%
- Party City Holdings Inc. Market Share: x.x%

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American Greetings Corp - Products and Services

Greeting Cards & Other Publishing

Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Greeting Cards & Other Publishing industry, American Greetings Corp offers:

Business, trade and professional publications
Consumer publishing
Greeting cards (box sets)
Greeting cards (single)
Other

Gift Shops & Card Stores

Of the 6 core revenue-generating products and services in the Gift Shops & Card Stores industry, American Greetings Corp offers:

Clothes and accessories
Gift wrapping supplies
Greeting cards
Housewares
Seasonal decorations
Souvenirs and novelty items

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American Greetings Corp - SWOT Analysis

Strengths and weaknesses take into account internal factors, and are based on American Greetings Corp's performance in comparison to its competitors. Opportunities and Threats focus on external influences, and are based on trends and demand in the Greeting Cards & Other Publishing , Gift Shops & Card Stores industries

Strengths

Days Receivables: x.x%

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Annual Turnover: x.x%

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Weaknesses

Credit Risk: x.x%

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Revenue per Employee: $xx

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Opportunities

Threats

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American Greetings Corp - Financial Statements

American Greetings Corp Income Statement

BALANCE DATE	12/31/2011	12/31/2012	12/31/2013	12/31/2014	12/31/2015	12/31/2016
Revenue	1,597.9	1,695.1	1,868.7	1,969.7	2,011.0	1,900.8
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Revenue, Non-Cash
Gross Profit
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American Greetings Corp Balance Sheet

BALANCE DATE	12/31/2011	12/31/2012	12/31/2013	12/31/2014	12/31/2015	12/31/2016
Cash and Equivalents	215.8	132.4	86.1	64.0	43.3	100.9
Short-Term Investments
Derivative Assets, Current
Restricted Cash and Investments
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American Greetings Corp Cash Flow

BALANCE DATE	12/31/2011	12/31/2012	12/31/2013	12/31/2014	12/31/2015	12/31/2016
Net Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
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