Bus and Stagecoach Group
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Executive Summary
Stagecoach Group was founded by ‘Brian Souter’ and his sister ‘Ann Gloag’
Aim to provide public transport across the UK, USA and Canada.
The group splits its operations into smaller divisions consisting of UK buses, UK rails and North America.
Their main clients are general public, tourists, elderly and the disabled.
During the London Olympics 2012 the key clients branched to tourists, athletes and media.
London Olympics 2012 led to an increase in the demand of public transport thus the company’s revenue increased.
The group may face some problems due to the fact that there has been a rise in overtrading.
The company has taken many measures to reduce energy costs and their carbon footprint significantly.
The group currently has the highest share price, which shows that the company has a strong market position and is developing steadily.
Companies profit has increased £157.9m in 2011 to £188.3m in 2012.
One of their main targets is to reduce carbon use throughout all divisions by the end of the financial year 2013-14.
The main shareholders of Stagecoach Group are Highland Global Transports and two co-founders – Brian Souter and Ann Gloag.
The company has many strengths and opportunities to build upon.
In addition a few weaknesses and threats.
Stagecoach, similar to other companies, has been working on reducing ethical issues that it faces.
By reducing the car usage and providing greener and smarter public transport, they have contributed to the environmental greenness.
The group has recognition for the health and safety which are strictly monitor by the regulations.
The firm also does a lot of charity concentrating on health, education and local community projects.
Overall, based on the research, Stagecoach Group is a good investment decision
With a stable turnover, increasing each year, return to shareholders was strong
Even through the
Executive Summary
Stagecoach Group was founded by ‘Brian Souter’ and his sister ‘Ann Gloag’
Aim to provide public transport across the UK, USA and Canada.
The group splits its operations into smaller divisions consisting of UK buses, UK rails and North America.
Their main clients are general public, tourists, elderly and the disabled.
During the London Olympics 2012 the key clients branched to tourists, athletes and media.
London Olympics 2012 led to an increase in the demand of public transport thus the company’s revenue increased.
The group may face some problems due to the fact that there has been a rise in overtrading.
The company has taken many measures to reduce energy costs and their carbon footprint significantly.
The group currently has the highest share price, which shows that the company has a strong market position and is developing steadily.
Companies profit has increased £157.9m in 2011 to £188.3m in 2012.
One of their main targets is to reduce carbon use throughout all divisions by the end of the financial year 2013-14.
The main shareholders of Stagecoach Group are Highland Global Transports and two co-founders – Brian Souter and Ann Gloag.
The company has many strengths and opportunities to build upon.
In addition a few weaknesses and threats.
Stagecoach, similar to other companies, has been working on reducing ethical issues that it faces.
By reducing the car usage and providing greener and smarter public transport, they have contributed to the environmental greenness.
The group has recognition for the health and safety which are strictly monitor by the regulations.
The firm also does a lot of charity concentrating on health, education and local community projects.
Overall, based on the research, Stagecoach Group is a good investment decision
With a stable turnover, increasing each year, return to shareholders was strong
Even through the
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