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Scott Redmond

IPHS AT A GLANCE

P/E ► 3.65 VERY LOW EV/EBITDA ► 3.45 LOW ROA ► 21.3% VERY HIGH ROE ► 50% HIGH Debt to Equity ► 1.19 AVG Current Ratio ► 4.82 HIGH Interest Coverage Ratio ► 7.66 AVG

 

 

 

 

 

 

Innophos (NASDAQ: IPHS) is one of the leading North American manufacturers of specialty phosphates, serving a diverse range of customers across multiple applications, geographies, and channels. The company offers a broad suite of products used in a wide variety of food and beverage, consumer products, pharamceutical and industrial applications. The company's market-leading positions derive from its experience and dedication to customer service and innovation. With corporate headquarters in Cranbury, New Jersey, and Mexico headquarters in Mexico City, Innophos has approximately 1,100 employees throughout North America, with plant operations in Illinois, Tennessee, Louisiana, Canada, and Mexico.

Key Competitive Strengths

• Leading market segment positions in specialty products
• Stable end-market "demand" growth
• Low cost structure
• Experienced and highly motivated management team and employees with a focus on continuous improvement

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Business Strategy

• Strengthen low cost position
• Reduce financial leverage
• Expand high-value product offerings

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References
1. 2007 Annual report p.9
2. 2007 Annual report p.9

References

1. ↑ IPHS
2. ↑ IPHS