Abstract
Elekta is a medical technology group, providing oncologists, radiation
therapists, neurosurgeons and other medical specialists with solutions to
treat cancer with radiation therapy, to diagnose and treat brain disorders, as
well as to run clinical practices. The company' s solutions are used in over
5,000 hospitals worldwide.
Elekta operates in three business areas focusing on specific medical technology needs and clinical solutions:
- Neuro and Stereotactic Systems - provides neurosurgeons and
radiation oncologists with advanced technology for non-invasive stereotactic
radiosurgery and radiation therapy, as well as minimally-invasive stereotactic
neurosurgery;
- Oncology Systems - offers a product portfolio of clinical
solutions for radiation therapy, including linear accelerators with multileaf
collimators, integrated X-ray systems and clinical solutions for patient
positioning and fixation; and
- Software Systems - supplies software that supports the entire
workflow in cancer care, from diagnostics to treatment planning, treatment,
administration and patient follow-up. Following the acquisition and
integration of Impac and CMS, Elekta claims to be the world' s largest provider
of software systems developed for oncology practices.
Elekta' s corporate headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden and the
company' s shares have been listed on the Nordic Stock Exchange since 1994. In
fiscal year 2008/09 (ended 30th April 2009), the company generated an
operating profit of SKr830 million on net sales of SKr6,689 million. The
company employs approximately 2,500 people worldwide.
This company report provides
Overview
- Key contact information
- Introduction to the company and its current activities
- Summary of its financial performance
- Who are the company' s major competitors?
- Key recent events in an “at a glance” format
Financial Review
- Current year and annual financial data, including revenue breakdowns by
product area and geographic region (if available)
- Table providing in-depth five-year financial analysis
- Employee data, including breakdown by company division and geographic
location
Strategic Focus
Investigates the company' s aims and its areas of focus
Products
Core product areas, key brands, product approvals and launches
Research and Development
- How much has been invested in R&D?
- Where is the research based?
- What alliances and agreements does the company have and with whom?
Manufacturing and Distribution
- Identifying the company' s manufacturing locations
- Sales and marketing facilities
Agreements
- With whom has the company reached agreements and what do they involve?
- Key contracts awarded
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestments
Key Corporate Events
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