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American Greetings Corp - Company Profile

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American Greetings Corp - Overview

Brands

American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Papyrus, Plus Mark, Recycled Paper Greetings

Description

American Greetings is a private company headquartered in Ohio with an estimated 17,000 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share in at least two industries: Gift Shops & Card Stores, Greeting Cards & Other Publishing and Gift Shops & Card Stores. Their largest market share is in the Greeting Cards & Other Publishing industry, where they account for an estimated 10.5% of total industry revenue.

Company Details

  • Registered Name: American Greetings Corp
  • Company Type: Operating
  • Headquarters: One American Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44145
  • Website: https://www.americangreetings.com/
  • Employees: 17,000

American Greetings Corp - Operating Industries and Main Competitors

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American Greetings Corp - Products and Services

Greeting Cards & Other Publishing

Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Greeting Cards & Other Publishing industry, American Greetings Corp offers:

  • Business, trade and professional publications
  • Consumer publishing
  • Greeting cards (box sets)
  • Greeting cards (single)
  • Other

Gift Shops & Card Stores

Of the 6 core revenue-generating products and services in the Gift Shops & Card Stores industry, American Greetings Corp offers:

  • Clothes and accessories
  • Gift wrapping supplies
  • Greeting cards
  • Housewares
  • Seasonal decorations
  • Souvenirs and novelty items
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American Greetings Corp - SWOT Analysis

Strengths and weaknesses take into account internal factors, and are based on American Greetings Corp's performance in comparison to its competitors. Opportunities and Threats focus on external influences, and are based on trends and demand in the Greeting Cards & Other Publishing , Gift Shops & Card Stores industries

Strengths

Days Receivables: x.x%

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Annual Turnover: x.x%

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Weaknesses

Credit Risk: x.x%

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Revenue per Employee: $xx

Rank: 2 of 3 peers

Opportunities

Threats

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American Greetings Corp - Financial Statements

American Greetings Corp Income Statement

BALANCE DATE 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 12/31/2014 12/31/2015 12/31/2016
Revenue 1,597.9 1,695.1 1,868.7 1,969.7 2,011.0 1,900.8
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Revenue, Non-Cash
Gross Profit
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American Greetings Corp Balance Sheet

BALANCE DATE 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 12/31/2014 12/31/2015 12/31/2016
Cash and Equivalents 215.8 132.4 86.1 64.0 43.3 100.9
Short-Term Investments
Derivative Assets, Current
Restricted Cash and Investments
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American Greetings Corp Cash Flow

BALANCE DATE 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 12/31/2014 12/31/2015 12/31/2016
Net Income N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
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