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ION Geophysical Corporation Overview

Address

2105 Citywest Blvd.,
Ste. 400 Houston, 
TX 77042 United States
Phone: 281-933-3339
Fax:281-879-3626

ION Geophysical Corporation Rankings

S&P 600 
#Russell 2000 (June 2011)

Company Description

There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on at ION Geophysical (formerly Input/Output). The seismic data-acquisition imaging and software systems company helps worldwide petroleum exploration contractors identify and measure subsurface geological structures that could contain oil and gas. Its data acquisition products are capable of processing 3-D, 4-D, and multi-component 3-C seismic data for land, marine, and transition areas (such as swamps, shoreline, marsh, and jungle). ION Geophysical also makes other products such as geophysical software, helicopter-transportable enclosures, seismic sensors, specialty cables and connectors, and radio telemetry systems. Its marine positioning systems map the geography of the ocean's floor.

ION Geophysical Corporation Company Profile Report

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Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • 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
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

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  • Industry Information

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Many corporate customers cut outside expenses or delay major projects when profits are low. The revenue of many professional firms dropped during the late 2000s recession; particularly hard-hit were advertising, engineering, and IT services firms.

 

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  • Call Preparation Questions
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  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company manage shifts in customer technology spending?

    Demand for specific types of software depends on different end-user trends, but overall demand follows corporate and consumer spending on computers. Recessionary trends such as budget cuts and reduced access to credit result in declining computer...

     

    How is the company addressing the shortened shelf-life of products?

    Because of the rapid development of new products and technologies, software has a relatively short shelf-life. Although software may be in general use for many years, the effective sales period is short. Failure to develop new products or delays in...

     

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    Sections Included in Report

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

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

      • Trends & Opportunities

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

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        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • 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.

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      Overview

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company respond to shifting demand?

      Demand for machinery can drop rapidly during periods of slow or declining economic growth. Limited availability of credit tends to hinder machinery sales. Because of the large international trade in machinery, US producers are also affected by...

       

      How successful is the company at differentiating its products from foreign competition?

      Machinery imports account for about 40 percent of the US market. China, Japan, Germany, Canada, and Mexico are major sources of imports. Imports of machinery components such as pumps and compressors from China have grown significantly.

       

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      General Report Description

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      Sections Included in Report

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      • 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 & Opportunities

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

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • 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.

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        ION Geophysical Corporation Overview

        Top 3 Competitors

        Company: Bolt Technology Corporation
        Location: Norwalk, CT

        Company: CGGVeritas
        Location: Paris, France

        Company: Dawson Geophysical Company
        Location: Midland, TX

        Industries where ION Geophysical Corporation Competes

        Geophysical Surveying & Mapping Services
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        Competitive Landscape Brief

        Demand for machinery depends on overall industrial activity and on the health of sectors such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, oil and gas exploration and production, and power generation. The profitability of individual companies depends on engineering expertise and efficient production. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $315,000. Imports, which account for about 40 percent of the US machinery market, come largely from Japan (mainly engines and construction equipment); China (generally smaller items like pumps and motors); Germany; Mexico; and Canada. Many machinery manufacturers have significant foreign sales, often funneled through joint ventures with foreign partners. Exports account for about 45 percent of US machinery production. Major markets include Canada, which receives 20 percent of exported US machinery, and Mexico, which receives 10 percent.

        ION Geophysical Corporation Competitive Landscape

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        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

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