The Dow Chemical Company - SWOT Analysis

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The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemicals, plastic materials, agricultural and other specialized products and services. It is a diversified chemical company offering products and services ranging from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care in more than 160 countries. It is headquartered in Midland, Michigan and employed about 45,900 people as on 31st December 2007. The company recorded revenues of $53,513 million during the fiscal year ended December 2007, an increase of 8.9% over 2006. The increase in revenues was primarily due to volume growth in all business segments and increased demand in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The operating profit of the company was $3,561 million during fiscal year 2007, a decrease of 16.5% compared with 2006. The net profit was $2,887 million in fiscal year 2007, a decrease of 22.5% compared with 2006.

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