FirstGroup plc · Aberdeen Scotland ·(London: FGP)
Company Description
Phone: +44-1224-650-100
Fax: +44-1224-650-140
Rankings
- FTSE 250
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This link will open in a new window FirstGroup was not the first group to get stakes in the UK's deregulated bus and train industries, but it is one of the nation's largest diversified transportation enterprises. The company operates the First Capital Connect, First Great Western , First ScotRail , and TransPennine Express railway franchises in the UK, and its trains carry about 270 million people annually. FirstGroup provides public bus services throughout the UK that carry some 3 million passengers daily. Its FirstGroup America unit provides school bus services, operates public bus systems, and manages vehicle fleets in North America. In October 2007 FirstGroup acquired Laidlaw International , North America's leading bus operator. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key FirstGroup plc Financials
| Company Type | Public - London: FGP Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $8,791.5 |
| 2008 Employees | 105,685 |
FirstGroup plc Executives
38 executives listed for FirstGroup plc's Aberdeen, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Martin Gilbert | Network |
| Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive; Chairman Executive Safety Committee | Moir Lockhead | Network |
| Finance Director | Jeff Carr | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for FirstGroup plc
Demand depends mainly on the demographic makeup and growth of the local population. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies can have advantages in buying fuel and in maintaining fleets. Small companies can compete by providing specialized services. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker ranges from $30,000 to $60,000, depending on the sector. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top FirstGroup plc Competitors
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