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Competitor Insight #41.2007: F5 Networks, Inc: Increasing revenue and shrinking margins point to tentative signs of recovery

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IE Market Research Corp.
Published: July 2007
Product Code: R735-125
Description
This market research report on F5 Networks provides a comprehensive analysis of its strategies, operational and financial metrics. The report covers the key strategic issues facing the company and provides forecasts on its operations, notably we analyze in-dept recent signs of a potential recovery for the firm from the telecom downturn and recent scandals. We devote extensive coverage to F5’s financial performance and forecasts, highlighting 2Q07 and expected 3Q07 results.
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Strategic Outlook

Acquisitions are dragging growth

Upswing in Federal Government spending and pick-up in UK sources of growth


Operational Summary & Forecasts

Core business and services continuing to do well

Telecom revenue within estimates

Risk of management departure is no longer an issue


Financial Summary & Forecasts

Numbers are no longer shadowed by 1H07 option investigation

2Q07 results and outlook above expectations

EPS beats by 6 cents

Buidance largely inline

Estimates

Valuation

4Q06 results ahead of estimates, indicates broader trend of recovery


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Table A1: General Income Statement Data 2005A - 2009E

Table A2: Detailed F5 Networks Revenue & Growth Statement 1Q06 - 4Q08E
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