Research and Markets: This Profile Offers a Comprehensive Review of Washington Mutuals Operations and Performance

Business Wire,  May 6, 2008  

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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90845) has announced the addition of "Premium Company Profile: Washington Mutual Inc" to their offering.

Washington Mutual is a leading banking and thrifts company with revenues of $14,498 million in the fiscal year 2006. The company offers a range of financial products and services to consumers and small businesses.

Scope

* Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT Analysis

* Provides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitors

* Includes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographies

Highlights of this title

Washington Mutual has been launching innovative products to attract and retain customers. Through WaMu Free Checking, Washington Mutual was the first major bank to allow customers to sign up for a checking account entirely online. It contributed to the opening of a 1.23 million net new checking accounts in 2006 exceeding its goal of 1 million.

Washington Mutual is ranked sixth in total deposits and retail banking stores and fourth in debit cards outstanding in the US. Over the five year period ending 2006, revenues from retail banking increased at a CAGR of 8.5%, while other operating segments recorded a decline in revenues

The home loans group recorded a 44% decline in the revenues in 2006 over 2005. The sluggish performance of the division was attributed to various reasons including the downturn in the mortgage market, increasing loan loss provisions, pricing competition and sub-prime crisis.

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Contents:

Overview
Catalyst
Summary
Tables
Company Structure
Company Overview and Key Facts
Business Description
History
Company Locations and Subsidiaries
Company Financials
Overview
Revenue by Division
Products and Services List
Major Products and Services
Competitors and Strategic Business Relationships
Top Competitors
Shareholding Structure
Strategy
Vision
Company View
Strategy
Corporate Social Responsibility
SWOT Analysis
Overview
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Key Employees
List of Key Employees
Key Employee Biographies
Financial and Operational Overview
Financial Overview
Appendix
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Our consulting
Disclaimer

TABLES
 Table 1: Washington Mutual - Key Facts
 Table 2: Washington Mutual - Other Locations and Subsidiaries
 Table 3: Washington Mutual - Revenue by Division
 Table 4: Washington Mutual - Products and Services
 Table 5: Washington Mutual - Top Competitors
 Table 6: Washington Mutual - Key Shareholders
 Table 7: Washington Mutual - SWOT Analysis Summary
 Table 8: Washington Mutual - Key Employees
 Table 9: Washington Mutual - Financial Statements Summary
Table 10: Washington Mutual - Other Key Statistics and Ratios
Table 11: Washington Mutual - Overview of Operating Segments

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