2010-4-21

摘要

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (ASTI) SWOT Profile

Summary

GlobalData’s Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (ASTI) SWOT Profile is a comprehensive business, functional and strategic analysis of Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.. The profile delves into the operations of the company to present an in-depth analysis of the various aspects related to its business. It analyzes the company’s business structure, operations, major products and services, prospects, locations and subsidiaries, executive biographies and key competitors. The hallmark of the profile is the detailed strategic analysis of the company. This highlights and presents an unbiased view of its key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by understanding your partners, customers and competitors better.

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (Ascent Solar, AST) is a development stage company, engaged in manufacturing of thin-film photovoltaic modules using copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) semiconductor material in creating flexible and affordable photovoltaic cells and modules. The AST thin film technology platform resolves many of the current silicon and thin film limitations by offering a flexible, lightweight PV product.

Key Recent Developments

Apr 14, 2010: Ascent Solar To Provide CIGS Modules To Samsonite
Apr 12, 2010: Cambrios Receives DOD Contract For Solar Cells
Mar 22, 2010: Ascent Signs PV Modules Integration, Distribution Agreement With Kirloskar

Scope

- Examines key information about company for business intelligence.
- The company’s core strengths and weaknesses and areas of development or decline are analyzed and presented objectively. Business, strategic and operational aspects are taken into account.
- Opportunities available to the company are sized up and its growth potential assessed. Competitive and/or technological threats are highlighted. 
- The profile contains valuable and critical company information – business structure and operations, the company history, major products and services, prospects, key competitors, key employees, executive biographies, important locations and subsidiaries.
- The profile provides detailed financial ratios for the past five years as well as interim ratios for the last five interim periods for major public companies.
- Financial ratios presented for major public companies include revenue trends, profitability, growth, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios.

Note: Some of the elements mentioned above will be included in the profile based on the availability of information.

Reasons to Buy

- A quick “one-stop-shop” to understand the company clearly.
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- Identify prospective partners and suppliers – with key data on their businesses and locations.
- Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategies, and explore weaknesses.
- With key historical ratios, compare your company’s financial trends with those of your competitors.
- Scout for potential acquisition targets, with detailed insight into the companies’ strategic, financial and operational performance.
- Equip yourself with information that enables you to sharpen your strategies and transform your operations profitably.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
List of Tables 4
List of Figures 4
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Key Facts 5
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Business Description 5
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Major Products and Services 7
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - History 8
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - SWOT Analysis 9
SWOT Analysis - Overview 9
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Strengths 9
Strength - Pioneer in the CIGS Technology 9
Strength - Focused Research and Development 9
Strength - Strategic Partnerships 9
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Weaknesses 9
Weakness - Weak Financials 9
Weakness - Unproven Technology and Un-Certified PV Modules 10
Weakness - Low Return on Equity 10
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Opportunities 10
Opportunity - Government Subsidies and Tax Incentives 10
Opportunity - Growing Market 10
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Threats 10
Threat - Intense Competition 10
Threat - Supplier Diversity 10
Threat - Environmental Obligations 11
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Key Competitors 12
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Key Employees 13
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies 14
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Company Statement 16
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries 20
Head Office 20
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. - Financial Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 22
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 23
Recent Developments 24
Apr 12, 2010: Cambrios Receives DOD Contract For Solar Cells 24
Mar 22, 2010: Ascent Signs PV Modules Integration, Distribution Agreement With Kirloskar 24
Mar 22, 2010: Ascent Solar Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement With Kirloskar To Distribute CIGS PV Modules 24
Mar 05, 2010: Ascent Solar Selects Eyelit Software To Support PV Production 25
Mar 02, 2010: Ascent, FTL Solar Sign Strategic Supply Agreement 25
Mar 02, 2010: Ascent Solar And FTL Solar Sign Strategic Alliance Supply Agreement 26
Feb 23, 2010: Ascent Solar Receives MIL-STD-810G Certification For Solar Modules 26
Feb 12, 2010: Ascent Solar Director Richard Erskine Retires 27
Jan 07, 2010: Ascent Solar Announces Development Of BIPV Products 27
Jan 05, 2010: Ascent Solar Hires Zane Rakes As VP Of Manufacturing Operations 27
Appendix 29
Methodology 29
Ratio Definitions 29
About GlobalData 34
Contact Us 34
Disclaimer 34

List of Tables
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Key Information 1
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Key Ratios 1
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Share Data 1
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., SWOT Analysis 1
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Key Facts 5
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Major Products and Services 7
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., History 8
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Key Employees 13
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Key Employee Biographies 14
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Ratios based on current share price 21
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Annual Ratios 21
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Interim Ratios 22
Currency Codes 29
Capital Market Ratios 29
Equity Ratios 30
Profitability Ratios 30
Cost Ratios 31
Liquidity Ratios 32
Leverage Ratios 32
Efficiency Ratios 33

List of Figures
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Performance Chart (2005 - 2009) 1
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., Ratio Charts 23

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