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Murdock Holding Company Overview

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10900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1600 Los Angeles, 
CA 90024 United States
Phone: 310-208-3636
Fax:310-824-7756

Company Description

Every time a mother wheedles her little ones into eating their veggies, a cash register's "ka-ching" must ring in billionaire David Murdock's ears. He heads up one of the nation's largest privately held businesses, Murdock Holding Company, which operates through two main subsidiaries: Dole Food Company and Castle & Cooke. Founded in 1851, Dole is the largest producer of fresh fruits and vegetables in the US. The company, which operates in nearly 100 countries, also offers fresh produce and packaged and frozen foods. Castle & Cooke has its figurative fingers in multiple pies, including real estate development, transportation equipment leasing, manufacturing, and hotel management.

Murdock Holding Company Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • 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

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Overview

    The US hotel, motel, and resort industry consists of about 40,000 companies that operate about 50,000 properties, with combined annual revenue of about $120 billion. Large US companies include Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Wyndham Worldwide. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 45 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 7011

    NAICS: 721110

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company handle ups and downs in business and leisure travel?

    With the possible exception of the luxury segment, the hotel industry is sensitive to the health of the national economy, which affects the number and frequency of business and tourist travelers, the major customer segments. National personal income,...

     

    Which reservation systems are most important to the company's success?

    Access to one of several large computer reservation systems is critical to success for most hotels, as a vast majority of bookings is through the large systems. Hotel chains' and travel agencies' proprietary systems now compete with Web-based...

     

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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 & 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.

      • 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

      The US fruit and vegetable processing industry includes about 1,300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $64 billion. Major companies include Del Monte, Heinz, JR Simplot, and Ocean Spray; and divisions of large food companies such as ConAgra and General Mills. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 2032, 2033, 2034, 2037, 2038

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company protect against changes in raw material and crop prices?

      Crop yields and prices can change yearly due to weather, disease, and supply and demand. Processors sell large quantities of commodity products at fairly low prices; however, if a crop yield is poor, the processor usually can't raise prices enough to...

       

      How dependent is the company on its larger customers?

      Consolidation in the grocery and restaurant industries and the rise of mass food merchandisers, like Costco and Wal-Mart, has funneled demand through fewer but larger customers. Local and regional processors may depend on just a few customers for 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 & 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.

        • 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

        The US crop production industry includes about 1 million farms with combined annual revenue of about $205 billion. Major companies include Dole Food Company, Chiquita Brands International, and Sunkist Growers. Crop farming is the growing and harvesting of field crops such as grain, oilseeds, tobacco, dry beans, potatoes, vegetables and melons, fruits and nuts, and floriculture.

        SIC: 0139, 0171, 0172, 0173, 0174, 0111, 0112, 0115, 0116, 0119, 0175, 0179, 0181, 0182, 0131, 0132, 0133, 0134

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the farm hedge against volatile crop prices?

        Crop prices can vary sharply due to demand, number of acres planted, resulting yield, and inventory levels. The price of corn, soybeans, and many vegetables has fluctuated considerably in recent years, sometimes swinging 10 percent or more in a...

         

        How do government regulations affect the company's operations?

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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 & 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.

          • 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.

          Crop Production Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US fruit and tree nut farming industry includes about 110,000 farms with combined annual revenue of about $19 billion. Major companies include Dole Food Company, almond cooperative Blue Diamond Growers, the National Grape Cooperative and its Welch's subsidiary, and citrus cooperative Florida's Natural Growers. The industry is concentrated: the top 8 percent of farms generate about 75 percent of revenue.

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          Sample Questions & Answers

          How much do the farm's yield and prices received change year to year?

          Fruit and nut crop yields and prices fluctuate sharply due to demand, acres planted, weather conditions, and inventory levels. Some years can produce bumper crops; other times, fruit and nuts are so blemished or damaged that the yield is negligible.

           

          How challenging is finding and keeping seasonal farmworkers?

          Most fruit and nut crops must be handpicked by laborers willing to tolerate inconsistent hours, hard work, and low pay. Farm workers can often find jobs offering comparable pay that is much less labor-intensive. Small or remote orchards can have...

           

          To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

           

          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 & 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.

            • 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.

            Fruit & Tree Nut Farming Industry Report

            Purchase Report
             
            $129