Airgas, Inc. - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewSummaryAirgas, Inc. (Airgas) through its subsidiaries is engaged in the distribution of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related equipment. It is also engaged in safety supplies and MRO products and services to industrial and commercial markets. The company operates in the United States. The company is headquartered at Radnor, United States. Airgas, Inc. (Airgas) is a publicly limited company, with its subsidiaries is considered as the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases (delivered in 'packaged' or cylinder form), and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and supplies.This report presents an in-depthbusiness, strategic and financial analysis of Airgas, Inc.. The report provides a comprehensive insight into the company, including business structure and operations, executive biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the report is the detailed strategic analysis and Global Markets Direct's views on the company.Scope' The company's strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed. Financial, strategic and operational factors are considered. ' The opportunities open to the company are considered and its growth potential assessed. Competitive or technological threats are highlighted. ' The report contains critical company information ' business structure and operations, the company history, major products and services, key competitors, key employees and executive biographies, different locations and important subsidiaries.' It provides detailed financial ratios for the past five years as well as interim ratios for the last four quarters.' Financial ratios include profitability, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.Reasons to buy' A quick 'one-stop-shop' to understand the company. ' Enhance business/sales activities by understanding customers' businesses better.' Get detailed information and financial & strategic analysis on companies operating in your industry.' Identify prospective partners and suppliers ' with key data on their businesses and locations.' Capitalize on competitors' weaknesses and target the market opportunities available to them.' Compare your company's financial trends with those of your peers / competitors.' Scout for potential acquisition targets, with detailed insight into the companies' strategic, financial and operational performance.

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Airgas, Inc. - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
Summary
Airgas, Inc. (Airgas) through its subsidiaries is engaged in the distribution of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related
equipment. It is also engaged in safety supplies and MRO products and services to industrial and commercial markets. The company
operates in the United States. The company is headquartered at Radnor, United States. Airgas, Inc. (Airgas) is a publicly limited
company, with its subsidiaries is considered as the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases (delivered in
'packaged' or cylinder form), and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and supplies.
This report presents an in-depthbusiness, strategic and financial analysis of Airgas, Inc.. The report provides a comprehensive insight
into the company, including business structure and operations, executive biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the report
is the detailed strategic analysis and Global Markets Direct's views on the company.
Scope
' The company's strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed. Financial, strategic and operational
factors are considered.
' The opportunities open to the company are considered and its growth potential assessed. Competitive or technological threats are
highlighted.
' The report contains critical company information ' business structure and operations, the company history, major products and
services, key competitors, key employees and executive biographies, different locations and important subsidiaries.
' It provides detailed financial ratios for the past five years as well as interim ratios for the last four quarters.
' Financial ratios include profitability, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.
Reasons to buy
' A quick 'one-stop-shop' to understand the company.
' Enhance business/sales activities by understanding customers' businesses better.
' Get detailed information and financial & strategic analysis on companies operating in your industry.
' Identify prospective partners and suppliers ' with key data on their businesses and locations.
' Capitalize on competitors' weaknesses and target the market opportunities available to them.
' Compare your company's financial trends with those of your peers / competitors.
' Scout for potential acquisition targets, with detailed insight into the companies' strategic, financial and operational performance.
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Table Of Contents
Key Information 1
Key Ratios 1
Share Data 1
Performance Chart 1
Table Of Contents 2
List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Key Facts 4
Company Overview 4
Major Products and Services 5
Overview 5
History 6
SWOT Analysis Overview 6
Overview 6
Airgas, Inc. - Strengths 6
Strong Foothold in the Market 6
Strong Customer Base 6
Strong Revenue Growth 6
Airgas, Inc. - Weaknesses 6
Lack of Geographic Diversity 6
Cash Crunch 7
Airgas, Inc. - Opportunities 7
Strategic Alliances 7
Rising Hydrogen Consumption Demand 7
Growth in the Healthcare Market 7
Airgas, Inc. - Threats 7
Increase in Product and Energy Costs 7
Regulatory and Environmental Laws 7
General Economic Conditions 7
Key Competitors 8
Key Employees 8
Key Employee Biographies 9
Company Statement 10
Locations And Subsidiaries 12
Head Office 12
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 13
Financial Ratios 14
Capital Market Ratios 14
Annual Ratios 15
Interim Ratios 16
Ratio Charts 17
Appendix 18
Methodology 18
Ratio Definitions 18
About Global Markets Direct 21
Contact Us 21
Disclaimer 21
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List of Tables
Airgas, Inc., Key Facts 1
Airgas, Inc., Key Ratios 1
Airgas, Inc., Share Data 1
Airgas, Inc., Key Facts 4
Major Products and Services 5
Airgas, Inc., History 6
Airgas, Inc., Key Employee Biographies 9
Currency Codes 18
Capital Market Ratios 18
Equity Ratios 19
These ratios are based on per share value. 19
Profitability Ratios 19
Cost Ratios 20
Liquidity Ratios 20
Leverage Ratios 20
Efficiency Ratios 21
List of Figures
Airgas, Inc., Performance Chart (2004 - 2008) 1
Airgas, Inc., Ratio Charts 17
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