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Albemarle & Bond Holdings PLC Overview

Address

County House,
17 Friar St. Reading, 
 RG1 1DB United Kingdom
Phone: +44-118-955-8100
Fax:+44-118-956-9223

Company Description

Albemarle & Bond trades bling for cold hard cash. The company operates more than 200 pawnshops throughout the UK, lending cash almost exclusively against the security of jewelry. There is no limit on the amount of the loan, but the average is around £140 (approximately $220). A majority of loans are redeemed; the remaining unclaimed jewelry is sold to repay the loan and interest, making Albemarle & Bond one of the largest jewelry retailers in the UK. Additionally, the company offers gold purchasing services (its fastest-growing business segment), sells new jewelery, cashes third-party checks, and issues payday advances. US-based EZCORP owns more than a quarter of Albemarle & Bond.

Albemarle & Bond Holdings PLC Company Profile Report

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Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

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  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

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  • Key People

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  • Company Financials

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Overview

The US retail industry includes about 1 million outlets with combined annual revenue of about $4 trillion. Major companies include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kroger, Costco, and Target. While large companies dominate some retail sectors (such as mass merchandisers and grocery stores), other sectors (such as auto dealers and convenience stores) are fragmented. Many specialty retailers are single-store operations.

SIC: 5983, 5984, 5989, 5992, 5993, 5994, 5995, 5999, 7389, 5211, 5231, 5251, 5261, 5271, 5311, 5331, 5399, 5411, 5421, 5431, 5441, 5451, 5461, 5499, 5511, 5521, 5531, 5541, 5551, 5561, 5571, 5599, 5611, 5621, 5632, 5641, 5651, 5661, 5712, 5713, 5714, 5722, 5731, 5734, 5735, 5736, 5912, 5921, 5932, 5941, 5942, 5943, 5944, 5945, 5946, 5947, 5948, 5961, 5962

NAICS: 445299, 445310, 446110, 446120, 446130, 446191, 446199, 447110, 447190, 448110, 448120, 448130, 448140, 448150, 448190, 448210, 448310, 454319, 454390, 448320, 451110, 451120, 451130, 451140, 451211, 451212, 451220, 452111, 452112, 452910, 452990, 453110, 453210, 453220, 453310, 453910, 453920, 453930, 453991, 453998, 454111, 454112, 454113, 454210, 454311, 454312, 441110, 441120, 441210, 441221, 441222, 441229, 441310, 441320, 442110, 442210, 442291, 442299, 443111, 443112, 443120, 443130, 444110, 444120, 444130, 444190, 444210, 444220, 445110, 445120, 445210, 445220, 445230, 445291, 445292

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How sensitive is the company's business to the economy?

Economic factors, including personal income, consumer confidence, job growth, and interest rates, can greatly affect consumer spending and the retail sector. During recessionary periods, retail sales growth can slow drastically and even decline.

 

How does the company compete with large retailers?

In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

 

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General Report Description

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  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

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    • Business Challenges

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    • Executive Insight

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    • Financial Information

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    • Web Links & Acronyms

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    Overview

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How will the financial reform law of 2010 impact the bank's operations?

    The financial reform law passed in 2010 expands federal regulation of the banking industry; it also increases monitoring of economic risks, sets standards for derivative trading, and abolishes the Office of Thrift Supervision. Critics of the new law...

     

    What changes does the bank expect in interest rates in the next year?

    Because many banks make money mainly by lending funds at higher interest rates than they have to pay to acquire funds, their profits are sensitive to changes in interest rates. When the cost of funds rises, bankers may be unable to increase the...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

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      Overview

      The US jewelry retail industry includes about 20,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $30 billion. Major companies include Zale, Tiffany, and Sterling Jewelers (a unit of London-based Signet Jewelers). The industry is fragmented: the top 50 jewelry chains generate about 40 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 5944

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company manage business fluctuations brought on by changes in the economy and consumer spending?

      Jewelry sales are tied to the health of the US economy, particularly changes in disposable personal income and consumer confidence. Sales of expensive jewelry, especially, depend on good economic growth. Consumers may choose less expensive items or...

       

      How will the jeweler compete against big-box retailers like Wal-Mart?

      Specialty jewelry stores continue to lose market share to mass merchants such as Wal-Mart. Specialty stores account for only about 40 percent of all jewelry sales in the US. The share sold by traditional department stores has also been declining.

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How will the 2010 federal financial reform law covering consumer finance companies affect the firm?

        The financial reform law passed in 2010 expands federal regulation of the consumer finance industry and includes restrictions on interest rate hikes and fees credit card companies can impose, puts limits on payday loans, and discourages auto title...

         

        How does the company protect itself from losses during economic downturns?

        Consumer finance companies are more vulnerable to financial losses during economic slowdowns, when delinquencies, bankruptcies, and foreclosures are disproportionately higher for subprime borrowers. During the recession of the late 2000s, job losses...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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          Albemarle & Bond Holdings PLC  Overview

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          Industries where Albemarle & Bond Holdings PLC Competes

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          Competitive Landscape Brief

          Demand is driven by consumer income and demographics. The profitability of individual companies depends on the correct assessment of repayment likelihood and effective collections activities. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in securing access to capital. Small companies can compete effectively by choosing favorable locations. The industry is capital-intensive: annual revenue per worker is about $400,000. The federal financial reform law passed in 2010 could create a tougher business environment for consumer finance firms. New measures in the law include restricting credit cards companies from imposing interest rate hikes and fees, limiting payday loans, and discouraging auto title loans. The law also created a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to take over consumer-protection responsibilities from other federal agencies. The sweeping regulatory reforms could fundamentally change the competitive environment of the consumer finance industry.

          Albemarle & Bond Holdings PLC Competitive Landscape

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          Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Key Numbers
          • Profitability
          • Valuation
          • Operations
          • Financial Ratios
          • Per Share Data ($)
          • Growth Statistics
          • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

            Company Landscape Report Highlights

            • Competitors List

              Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of sucessfully introducing new products.

            • Competive Landscape

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