Equitable Resources, Inc. - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewSummaryEquitable Resources, Inc. (Equitable Resources) is an integrated natural gas company. It is engaged in the production, gathering, distribution, transmission, storage and marketing of natural gas. It also produces crude oil and natural gas liquids to a small extent. The company and its subsidiaries supply natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil products and services to wholesale and retail customers. Its principal operating location is the Appalachia region of the U.S. The company is involved in two business segments, namely, Equitable Supply and Equitable Utilities. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and employs approximately 1,400 people.This report presents an in-depthbusiness, strategic and financial analysis of Equitable Resources, 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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Equitable Resources, Inc. - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
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Equitable Resources, Inc. - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
Summary
Equitable Resources, Inc. (Equitable Resources) is an integrated natural gas company. It is engaged in the production, gathering,
distribution, transmission, storage and marketing of natural gas. It also produces crude oil and natural gas liquids to a small extent.
The company and its subsidiaries supply natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil products and services to wholesale and
retail customers. Its principal operating location is the Appalachia region of the U.S. The company is involved in two business
segments, namely, Equitable Supply and Equitable Utilities. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and employs
approximately 1,400 people.
This report presents an in-depthbusiness, strategic and financial analysis of Equitable Resources, 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 Content
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
Business Description 4
Business Overview 4
Equitable Supply 4
Overview 4
Production 4
Financials 4
Capital Expenditure 4
Market View 5
Key Strategies 5
Equitable Utilities 5
Overview 5
Production 5
Financials 5
Capital Expenditure 5
Market View 5
Key Strategies 6
Major Products and Services 6
Overview 6
History 7
Equitable Resources, Inc. BUSINESS STRATEGY 7
SWOT Analysis Overview 8
Overview 8
Equitable Resources, Inc. - Strengths 8
Extensive Midstream System 8
Reserves Base 8
Equitable Resources, Inc. - Weaknesses 8
Geographic Concentration 8
Decreasing Profitability 8
Equitable Resources, Inc. - Opportunities 8
Expansion of Midstream Activities 8
Implementation of new Drilling Techniques 8
Opportunities in the High Pressure Marcellus Shale 9
Equitable Resources, Inc. - Threats 9
Government Regulations 9
Volatile Natural Gas Prices 9
Key Competitors 10
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Key Employees 10
Key Employee Biographies 11
Company Statement 12
Locations And Subsidiaries 14
Head Office 14
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 14
Financial Ratios 15
Capital Market Ratios 15
Annual Ratios 16
Interim Ratios 17
Ratio Charts 18
Corporate Social Responsibilities Specific Initiatives 19
Overview 19
Appendix 20
Methodology 20
Ratio Definitions 20
About Global Markets Direct 23
Contact Us 23
Disclaimer 23
List of Tables
Equitable Resources, Inc., Key Facts, 2007 1
Equitable Resources, Inc., Key Ratios 1
Equitable Resources, Inc., Share Data 1
Equitable Resources, Inc., Key Facts 4
Major Products and Services 6
Equitable Resources, Inc., History 7
Equitable Resources, Inc., Key Employee Biographies 11
Currency Codes 20
Capital Market Ratios 20
Equity Ratios 21
These ratios are based on per share value. 21
Profitability Ratios 21
Cost Ratios 22
Liquidity Ratios 22
Leverage Ratios 22
Efficiency Ratios 23
List of Figures
Equitable Resources, Inc., Performance Chart (2003 - 2007) 1
Equitable Resources, Inc., Ratio Charts 18
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