issue 1 - Roland Berger
issue 1 - Roland Berger
issue 1 - Roland Berger
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DOSSIER #01 The formula for growth<br />
[Home Depot]<br />
54.7<br />
CONTINUOUS MODERNIZATION<br />
dollars were spent by the average Home Depot<br />
customer in the second quarter of 2004. That is the<br />
highest second-quarter number ever for the world’s<br />
largest home improvement chain. Home Depot<br />
constantly invests in modernizing its stores and in<br />
training its employees. Over the last 10 years, the<br />
company has produced average annual profit growth<br />
of 24.99 percent (EBITA, 1993–2003).<br />
STOCK CHART<br />
Home Depot / DOW JONES<br />
1995 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04<br />
10-year comparison against the Dow Jones Index<br />
800%<br />
600%<br />
400%<br />
200%<br />
0%<br />
Source: <strong>Roland</strong> <strong>Berger</strong> Strategy Consultants; Chart: Wallstreet Online<br />
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