Verizon Communications Inc. is a provider of communications services with four
operating segments:
Domestic Telecom
Domestic Wireless
Domestic Wireless products and services include wireless voice and data services
and equipment sales across the United States.
Information Services
Domestic Telecom services principally represent Verizon's telephone operations that
provide local telephone services in 29 states and the District of Columbia
The Information Services segment encompasses Verizon’s domestic and international
publishing businesses, including print SuperPages and electronic SuperPages.com
directories, as well as Website creation and other electronic commerce services. This
segment has operations principally in North America and Latin America
International
The International segment has wireline and wireless communications operations and
investments primarily in the Americas, as well as investments in Europe.
Formed on June 30, 2000, with the merger
of Bell Atlantic Corp. and GTE Corp.
GTE
Bell Atlantic
7.1 million wireless customers
35 million land lines in US, Canada and Caribbean
43 million mobile customers
World’s largest directory information service
More than 40 percent of long-distance telephone use and more than a third of local
telephone use has been supplanted by new technologies.
By 2004 the number of long-distance calls made over wireless networks exceeded
those made over wireline networks. Wireless minutes of use exceeded 1 trillion in
2004.
More than 180 million Americans have wireless phones - approximately one in five of
whom use their mobile phones as their main communications device.
More than 70 percent of American households are connected to the Internet, and by
2010 an estimated 62 percent will use broadband access.
80 percent of American adults under age 50 use the Internet.
Instant messages, which already outnumber e-mails, are not only becoming the
principal means of communication for young people, but have evolved beyond text to
voice and video.
Nationwide wireless networks and Internet-based communications have changed
traditional distinctions between "local" and "long-distance" services.
32.5 Million customers
In 49 of the top 50 US markets
Revenue is flat for 2000-2003
Income is flat for 2000-2003
Spent 12 billion in 2002 to build out fiber
plant (DSL)
Verizon had no published Mission and Vision, The following is from 2004
Annual report
Verizon is creating the future of communications by ushering in a new era in wireline
and wireless broadband connectivity. We are transforming our networks, products
and services to provide our customers with the best possible communications
experience at home, work or on the go … now and in the future.
Our strategic investments have created the nation’s most reliable wireless voice
network, delivered a portfolio of innovative mobile products and produced over 43
million loyal customers. We are also transforming our wireline networks to deliver
superior broadband services. Because of our commitment to innovation and
investment, our customers are better informed, better entertained and better
connected to the things that matter most to them.
By creating the future for our customers, we are also creating the future for
ourselves. We are transforming our revenue base around the growth markets of the
future and positioning ourselves to compete for an increasing share of the new
markets being created by broadband and wireless technologies.
At Verizon, our vision is to be the market
leader in delivering innovative, integrated
communications solutions to customers at
home, at work and on the go.
At Verizon, our mission is to be the market leader in delivering
innovative, integrated communications solutions to customers at
home, at work and on the go. The more people connected to a
network, the more valuable it is to users. That’s the idea that
underlies our business. It’s also the philosophy behind our
commitment to our communities. Our aim is to mobilize and
empower the millions of individuals and organizations —
employees, retirees, customers and nonprofits —that comprise the
Verizon community, putting the tools for progress into the hands of
people who can make a difference on the local level. We promote
employee volunteerism through matching gift programs that
recognize contributions of money and time. And we are helping
build a strong and lasting infrastructure for progress by making sure
people have the fundamental skills —like literacy and access to
technology —to succeed in the digital era.”
External opportunities and threats
Opportunities
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5.
141 million possible customers in Europe, UK, and Germany
Strengthening foreign currencies vs. dollar Euro advantages
Increased usage of wireless services
Small wireless providers are consolidating with larger providers due to
increased competition
Increased desire for highspeed internet service
Threats
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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New regulatory complaints (new phone # portability)
Rising costs of healthcare
Global unrest economic monetary and financial
Consumer privacy rights under attack
Weak consumer spending
Decreasing demand for traditional voice lines and fixed lines
Increasing overlap of telecommunication territories
Increasing competition for providers of web search directories
Increasing providers of wireless services
Brand recognition
Opportunities
Weight Rating Weighted Score
141 million possible customers in Europe, UK, and Germany
0.06
1
0.06
Strengthening foreign currencies vs. dollar Euro advantages
0.06
1
0.06
Increased usage of wireless services
0.02
4
0.08
Small wireless providers are consolidating with larger providers due
0.06
2
0.12
to increased competition
Increased desire for highspeed internet service
0.10
4
0.40
Threats
1. New regulatory complaints (new phone # portability)
2. Rising costs of healthcare
3. Global unrest economic monetary and financial
4. Consumer privacy rights under attack
5. Weak consumer spending
6. Decreasing demand for traditional voice lines and fixed lines
7. Increasing overlap of telecommunication territories
8. Increasing competition for providers of web search directories
9. Increasing providers of wireless services
10. Brand recognition
TOTALS
Top wireless provider in the U.S. serving 49 of the top 50 markets
Highspeed data network in all major markets
Largest provider of local, long distance, data, and broadband services in 2/3 of
the top 100 markets in the U.S.
Leading print and online directory publisher with 2100 in U.S. and 13 other
countries
Verizon invested $12 billion in 2002 in 400,000 miles of fiberoptic cable.
Marketing campaign – brand awareness
Weaknesses
1.
2.
3.
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$49 billion in long term debt
Lack of international presence
Revenue only increased 4 percent since year end 2000.
Strengths
Weight Rating Weighted Score
Top wireless provider in the U.S. serving 49 of the top 50 markets
0.17
4
0.68
Highspeed data network in all major markets
0.13
3
0.39
Largest provider of local, long distance, data, and broadband services
0.10
4
0.40
in 2/3 of the top 100 markets in the U.S.
Leading print and online directory publisher with 2100 in U.S. and
0.10
3
0.30
13 other countries
Verizon invested $12 billion in 2002 in 400,000 miles of fiberoptic
0.15
4
0.60
cable.
Marketing campaign – brand awareness
0.10
4
0.40
Weaknesses
1. $49 billion in long term debt
2. Lack of international presence
3. Revenue only increased 4 percent since year end 2000.
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM)
P/E High - Last 5 Yrs
P/E Low - Last 5 Yrs
Beta
Price to Sales (TTM)
Price to Book (MRQ)
Price to Tangible Book (MRQ)
Price to Cash Flow (TTM)
Price to Free Cash Flow (TTM)
% Owned Institutions
Key Ratios
Dividends
Dividend Yield
Dividend Yield - 5 Yr Avg
Dividend 5 Yr Growth Rate
Payout Ratio (TTM)
Growth Rates %
Sales (MRQ) vs Qtr 1 Yr Ago
Sales (TTM) vs TTM 1 Yr Ago
Sales - 5 Yr Growth Rate
EPS (MRQ) vs Qtr 1 Yr Ago
EPS (TTM) vs TTM 1 Yr Ago
EPS - 5 Yr Growth Rate
Capital Spending - 5 Yr Growth
Rate
SWOT Matrix
1.Top wireless provider in the U.S. serving 49 of the top 50 markets
2.High-speed data network in all major markets
3.Largest provider of local, long distance, data, and broadband services
1.49 billion dollars in long term debt
2.Lack of international presence
S-O Strategies
W-O Strategies
1.Expand
wireless services into Europe, UK and/or Germany (S1, O1,
O3)
2.Expand high speed internet service in Europe, UK and/or Germany
(S2,O5)
3.Acquire small domestic wireless providers such as Powertel or Aerial
(S1, O4)
4.Invest capital into fiber optic cable to compete with cable companies.
(S5, O5)
1.Purchase
S-T Strategies
W-T Strategies
1.Enter into a joint venture with MCI to offer a package deal (S1, T12)
2.Proceed with legal battles to serve local markets to increase traditional
1.Expand globally in Europe (W2, T7)
2.Liquidate the Telecommunications
voice and fixed lines.(S3, T7)
Services such as fixed lines and
traditional lines business to reduce
long-term debt. (W1, T6)
in 2/3 of the top 100 markets in the U.S.
4.Leading print and on-line directory publisher with 2100 in U.S. and 13
other countries
5.Verizon invested 12 billion in 2002 in 400,000 miles of fiber-optic
cable.
6.Marketing campaign – brand awareness
1.141
million possible investors in Europe, UK, and
Germany
2.Strengthening foreign currencies vs dollar- Euro
advantages
3.Increased usage in wireless services
4.Small wireless providers are consolidating with
larger providers due to increased competition
5.Increased
desire for high-speed internet service
1.New
regulatory complaints (new phone #
portability)
2.Rising costs of healthcare
3.Global unrest- economic monetary and financial
4.Consumer privacy rights being attacked
5.Weak Consumer spending
6.Decreasing demand for traditional voice lines and
fixed lines
7.Increasing overlap of telecommunication territories
8.Increasing competition for providers of web search
directories
9.Increasing providers of wireless services
10.Brand recognition
international wireless
providers such as MMO2 (W2, O4)
2.Offer services to people in Europe to
increase revenue due to the difference
in foreign currency (W1, O2)
Space Matrix
SPACE Matrix
Y axis
Financial strength
Environmental stability
X axis Industry strength
Competitive advantage
+4
-2
5
-1
+1 worst to + 6 best
-1 best to -6 worst
+6 best to +1 worst
-6 worst to –1 best
QSPM
Enter into a
joint venture
Invest capital
with MCI to
in fiber optic
offer a bundled
cable
wireless
package
AS
2
0
4
TAS
0.12
0.00
0.08
AS
4
0
2
TAS
0.24
0.00
0.04
0
0.00
0
0.00
5.
Opportunities
Weight
141 million possible customers in Europe, UK, and Germany
0.06
Strengthening foreign currencies vs. dollar Euro advantages
0.06
Increased usage of wireless services
0.02
Small wireless providers are consolidating with larger providers due
0.06
to increased competition
Increased desire for highspeed internet service
0.10
0
0.00
0
0.00
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Threats
New regulatory complaints (new phone # portability)
Rising costs of healthcare
Global unrest economic monetary and financial
Consumer privacy rights under attack
Weak consumer spending
Decreasing demand for traditional voice lines and fixed lines
Increasing overlap of telecommunication territories
Increasing competition for providers of web search directories
Increasing providers of wireless services
Brand recognition
Strengths
Top wireless provider in the U.S. serving 49 of the top 50 markets
High-speed data network in all major markets
Largest provider of local, long distance, data, and broadband services
in 2/3 of the top 100 markets in the U.S.
Leading print and on-line directory publisher with 2100 in U.S. and
13 other countries
Verizon invested $12 billion in 2002 in 400,000 miles of fiber-optic
cable.
Marketing campaign – brand awareness
Weaknesses
1. $49 billion in long term debt
2. Lack of international presence
3. Revenue only increased 4 percent since year end 2000.
Weight
0.17
0.13
AS
2
2
TAS
0.34
0.26
AS
3
4
TAS
0.51
0.52
0.10
2
0.20
3
0.30
0.10
4
0.40
2
0.20
0.15
4
0.60
2
0.30
0.10
2
0.20
3
0.30
Weight
0.10
0.05
0.10
AS
4
3
1
TAS
0.40
0.15
0.10
AS
3
4
2
TAS
0.30
0.20
0.20
TOTALS
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Enter into a joint
venture with MCI
to offer a bundled
wireless package
Operating Revenues
Net Income
EPS (diluted basis)
Capital Expenditures
Total Debt
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Shareowners
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Operating Revenues
Net Income
EPS (diluted basis)
Capital Expenditures
Total Debt
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Shareowners