Summary
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s 2008 Form 10-K report details a robust business focused on IP-based networking products and services. The company's offerings span core routing and switching technologies, along with a growing portfolio of advanced technologies such as unified communications, security, and video systems. Cisco serves a diverse customer base, including large enterprises, service providers, and commercial businesses, with a global presence managed across five geographic segments. The report highlights Cisco's strategic emphasis on the evolution of the network as a platform for collaboration and information technology. Significant investments in research and development, totaling $5.2 billion in fiscal year 2008, underscore this commitment. The company also employs an outsourced manufacturing strategy, leveraging contract manufacturers, and actively pursues growth through strategic acquisitions, investments, and alliances to broaden its technological capabilities and market reach. While facing a competitive landscape, Cisco's business model appears well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for integrated networking solutions.
Financial Highlights
35 data points| Revenue | $39.54B |
| Cost of Revenue | $14.19B |
| Gross Profit | $25.35B |
| Operating Expenses | $15.90B |
| Operating Income | $9.44B |
| Interest Expense | $319.00M |
| Net Income | $8.05B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.35 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.31 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 5.99B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 6.16B |
Key Highlights
- 1Cisco's core business revolves around IP-based networking products and services, encompassing routers, switches, and advanced technologies like unified communications and security.
- 2The company serves a diversified customer base across large enterprises, service providers, and commercial sectors globally, segmented into five geographical regions.
- 3Significant investment in Research and Development (R&D) with expenditures of $5.2 billion in fiscal year 2008, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and new product development.
- 4Cisco utilizes an outsourced manufacturing strategy, relying on third-party contract manufacturers for its production needs.
- 5Growth is driven by a multi-faceted strategy including internal development, strategic alliances, investments in privately held companies, and a history of acquisitions.
- 6The company faces intense competition from numerous vendors and acknowledges the dynamic nature of the networking and communications equipment markets.
- 7Backlog increased to approximately $4.8 billion in fiscal 2008 from $3.9 billion in fiscal 2007, indicating strong order demand.