SWOT report on Yokohama published

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paris -- Datamonitor has published a new report titled, Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., The - SWOT Analysis . The 28-page report was first published in February 2009 and is available for a price of around Euro 100, depending on delivery options.

The publishers say, "Yokohama Rubber is a Japan -based manufacturer of automotive and off-road tires, hoses, sealants and adhesives. It supplies tires to both the original equipment segment and the replacement market. The company primarily operates in Japan. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and employs about 16,099 people. The company recorded revenues of JPY551,431 million (approximately $4,841.6 million) during the financial year ended March 2008 (FY2008), an increase of 10.9% over 2007. The increase in revenue was primarily due to gains in both the tire and the multiple business, led by strong growth in overseas tire business. The operating profit of the company was JPY33,119 million (approximately $290.8 million) during FY2008, an increase of 57.2% over 2007. The net profit was JPY21,060 million (approximately $184.9 million) in 2008, an increase of 28.7% over 2007."

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