Koch Industries, Inc. /ˈkoʊk/) is an American private energy conglomerate based in Wichita, Kansas, with subsidiaries involved in manufacturing, trading and investments. Koch also owns Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Flint Hills Resources, Koch Pipeline, Koch Fertilizer, Koch Minerals and Matador Cattle Company.
Koch companies are involved in core industries such as the manufacturing, refining and distribution[1] of petroleum, chemicals, energy, fiber, intermediates and polymers, minerals, fertilizers, pulp and paper, chemical technology equipment, ranching,[2] finance, commodities trading, as well as other ventures and investments.
Koch was one of the first oil firms to lobby directly against a national low carbon fuel standard in 2007, filing records that state: "Oppose restraints on production and use of energy." [2]
In 2008, Forbes called it the second largest privately held company in the United States (after Cargill) with an annual revenue of about $98 billion,[3][4][5] down from the largest in 2006. If Koch Industries were a public company in 2007, it would rank about 16 in the Fortune 500.[6]
Fred C. Koch, for whom Koch Industries, Inc. is named, co-founded the company in 1940 and developed an innovative crude oil refining process.[7] His sons, Charles G. Koch, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, and David H. Koch, executive vice president, are principal owners of the company after they bought out their brothers, Frederick and William, for $1.1 billion in 1983.[8] Charles and David H. Koch each own 42% of Koch Industries, and Charles has stated that the company will publicly offer shares "literally over my dead body".[3
Euromonitor International research shows that non-store channel in the Baltic States is relatively significant, as it outperforms Western Europe’s average in terms of Beauty and Personal Care production distribution.
Non-store Beauty and Personal Care sales accounted for 18%, 25% and 15% of total market value in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in 2010 respectively; while Western Europe consumers purchased fewer than 8% of total Beauty and Personal Care products via non-store channels on the same year.

The key contributors to non-store channel success in the Baltic States are direct sellers and internet retailers. However, internet retailing and direct selling are perceived as great rivals in Beauty and Personal Care industry with the latter one being the outstanding leader in this competition.

According to Euromonitor International research, internet sales of Beauty and Personal Care products accounted for 1%, 2% and 1% in 2010 in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, respectively.

Meanwhile, direct sellers continued to hold significant shares accounting to 17%, 23% and 14% of total Beauty and Personal Care product sales (total market sales consisted of EUR158 million (Lithuania), EUR94 million (Latvia) and EUR93 million (Estonia) in 2010).

While internet sales are expanding dynamically in the majority of FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) markets, Beauty and Personal Care is among the industries least affected by this new distribution trend, thanks to the popularity of purchasing cosmetics and toiletries from well-established and reputable direct sellers, specialized in Beauty and Personal Care market.

The main reason why internet retailing in Beauty and Personal Care market shows a relatively slow development and faces tough competition from direct sellers in the Baltic States is the basic consumers’ need to touch, smell and feel the products before purchasing them.

In terms of direct selling, the consultants are able to provide sample testers or certain pages of the catalogues are often enriched by specific scents, so clients become aware of what they are buying. Unfortunately, internet retailing cannot provide this opportunity.

As a result, consumers decide to purchase products online only when they have tried them before and were satisfied with results. Usually, fragrances can be taken as example of such purchases, as mark-ups of in-store retailers remain higher than internet retailers.

Euromonitor International forecasts that direct selling is not likely to lose its dominant position to internet retailing in the coming five years period. In fact, both channels are predicted to expand their shares, which will result in total non-store Beauty and Personal Care sales expansion.

Non-store Beauty and Personal Care channel is predicted to account for EUR35 million in Lithuania, EUR31 million in Latvia and EUR16 million in Estonia by 2015.

According to Euromonitor International estimations, in 2015 direct selling versus internet retailing will hold the shares of 17% and 2% in Lithuania, 25% and 3% in Latvia, and 14% and 2% in Estonia of total Beauty and Personal Care market sales.

Sales via internet are not likely to reach direct selling level by 2015 mainly due to good price and quality ratio provided by direct sellers, constant new product development, as well as reputable company names achieved by direct selling leaders.
Free to Air Television Services in Australia - Industry Market Research Report - This is the replacement for the February 2011 edition of Free to Air Television Services in Australia. The report provides a detailed analysis of the Free to Air Television Services in Australia industry, including key growth trends, statistical data, sales predictions, the competitive environment including market shares and the key concerns of the industry.

This report deals with free-to-air TV services including free-to-air commercial and network TV, public or government operated (such as the ABC and SBS) broadcasting services and community group or organisation's broadcasting services.

The About this Industry chapter provides general information about the scope of the industry such as an industry definition and a list of the main activities of the industry.

The Industry at a Glance chapter provides a brief snapshot of the key indicators of the industry such as industry revenue and forecast growth rate.

The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers section looks at the key factors outside the control of an individual business that determine the industry's performance. The Current Performance section provides analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Industry Outlook section is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts. The Industry Life Cycle section provides a discussion of where the industry is at in its life cycle and how that is affecting industry performance.

The Products & Markets chapter covers the following: Supply Chain, Products & Services, Demand Determinants, Major Markets, International Trade and Business Locations. The Supply Chain section lists the key buying and key selling industries associated with this industry. The Products & Services section lists the products and services the industry provides including percentage breakdowns by key segment. The Demand Determinants section provides an analysis of the determinants behind the level of demand for the industry's products. The Major Markets section gives an analysis of the markets for the industry's products and how these markets may have changed over time. The International Trade section provides a discussion of the importance of trade to the industry. The Business Locations section highlights where the industry operates and why.

The Competitive Landscape chapter is a discussion of the characteristics of an average operator in the industry and who controls the market for the products of the industry. It includes the following sections: Market Share Concentration, Key Success Factors, Cost Structure Benchmarks, Basis of Competition, Barriers to Entry and Industry Globalization. The Market Share Concentration section discusses the level of concentration of the industry. The Key Success Factors section looks at the key internal factors that contribute to the success of an operator in the industry. The Cost Structure Benchmarks section discusses the average costs faced by operators in the industry. The Basis of Competition section is a discussion of the factors that can give a company in this industry a competitive edge. The Barriers to Entry section looks at the factors preventing new companies from entering the industry. The Industry Globalization section provides an indication to which the industry is affected by global operations and trends.

The Major Companies chapter analyses the companies that have the most substantial influence on the industry. Market Share figures and a discussion of the major companies operations within the industry are given where possible.

The Operating Conditions chapter covers the following: Structural Risk Index, Investment Requirements, Technology & Systems, Industry Volatility, Regulation & Policy, Industry Assistance and Taxation Issues. The Structural Risk Index section provides an indicator of the level of risk faced by operators in the industry. The Investment Requirements section is an analysis of the level of capital investment required to operate in the industry. The Technology & Systems section discusses the key technologies used by the industry. The Industry Volatility section looks at the level of in the industry and the factors behind this volatility. The Regulation & Policy section looks in to the regulatory measures the industry is subject to and the corresponding compliance burden faced by operators in the industry. The Industry Assistance section discusses the level of assistance the industry receives from Government. The Taxation Issues gives a comparison between the level of tax burden on this industry compared to other industries and discusses industry-specific taxation measures placed upon it.

The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry value added (or gross product), establishments, enterprises, employment, exports, imports, wages, domestic demand and any relevant industry-specific data where appropriate. There is also a Historical Performance section that discusses the key past events that have determined industry performance.
 
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Koch Industries, Inc. /ˈkoʊk/) is an American private energy conglomerate based in Wichita, Kansas, with subsidiaries involved in manufacturing, trading and investments. Koch also owns Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Flint Hills Resources, Koch Pipeline, Koch Fertilizer, Koch Minerals and Matador Cattle Company.
Koch companies are involved in core industries such as the manufacturing, refining and distribution[1] of petroleum, chemicals, energy, fiber, intermediates and polymers, minerals, fertilizers, pulp and paper, chemical technology equipment, ranching,[2] finance, commodities trading, as well as other ventures and investments.
Koch was one of the first oil firms to lobby directly against a national low carbon fuel standard in 2007, filing records that state: "Oppose restraints on production and use of energy." [2]
In 2008, Forbes called it the second largest privately held company in the United States (after Cargill) with an annual revenue of about $98 billion,[3][4][5] down from the largest in 2006. If Koch Industries were a public company in 2007, it would rank about 16 in the Fortune 500.[6]
Fred C. Koch, for whom Koch Industries, Inc. is named, co-founded the company in 1940 and developed an innovative crude oil refining process.[7] His sons, Charles G. Koch, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, and David H. Koch, executive vice president, are principal owners of the company after they bought out their brothers, Frederick and William, for $1.1 billion in 1983.[8] Charles and David H. Koch each own 42% of Koch Industries, and Charles has stated that the company will publicly offer shares "literally over my dead body".[3
Euromonitor International research shows that non-store channel in the Baltic States is relatively significant, as it outperforms Western Europe’s average in terms of Beauty and Personal Care production distribution.
Non-store Beauty and Personal Care sales accounted for 18%, 25% and 15% of total market value in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in 2010 respectively; while Western Europe consumers purchased fewer than 8% of total Beauty and Personal Care products via non-store channels on the same year.

The key contributors to non-store channel success in the Baltic States are direct sellers and internet retailers. However, internet retailing and direct selling are perceived as great rivals in Beauty and Personal Care industry with the latter one being the outstanding leader in this competition.

According to Euromonitor International research, internet sales of Beauty and Personal Care products accounted for 1%, 2% and 1% in 2010 in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, respectively.

Meanwhile, direct sellers continued to hold significant shares accounting to 17%, 23% and 14% of total Beauty and Personal Care product sales (total market sales consisted of EUR158 million (Lithuania), EUR94 million (Latvia) and EUR93 million (Estonia) in 2010).

While internet sales are expanding dynamically in the majority of FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) markets, Beauty and Personal Care is among the industries least affected by this new distribution trend, thanks to the popularity of purchasing cosmetics and toiletries from well-established and reputable direct sellers, specialized in Beauty and Personal Care market.

The main reason why internet retailing in Beauty and Personal Care market shows a relatively slow development and faces tough competition from direct sellers in the Baltic States is the basic consumers’ need to touch, smell and feel the products before purchasing them.

In terms of direct selling, the consultants are able to provide sample testers or certain pages of the catalogues are often enriched by specific scents, so clients become aware of what they are buying. Unfortunately, internet retailing cannot provide this opportunity.

As a result, consumers decide to purchase products online only when they have tried them before and were satisfied with results. Usually, fragrances can be taken as example of such purchases, as mark-ups of in-store retailers remain higher than internet retailers.

Euromonitor International forecasts that direct selling is not likely to lose its dominant position to internet retailing in the coming five years period. In fact, both channels are predicted to expand their shares, which will result in total non-store Beauty and Personal Care sales expansion.

Non-store Beauty and Personal Care channel is predicted to account for EUR35 million in Lithuania, EUR31 million in Latvia and EUR16 million in Estonia by 2015.

According to Euromonitor International estimations, in 2015 direct selling versus internet retailing will hold the shares of 17% and 2% in Lithuania, 25% and 3% in Latvia, and 14% and 2% in Estonia of total Beauty and Personal Care market sales.

Sales via internet are not likely to reach direct selling level by 2015 mainly due to good price and quality ratio provided by direct sellers, constant new product development, as well as reputable company names achieved by direct selling leaders.
Free to Air Television Services in Australia - Industry Market Research Report - This is the replacement for the February 2011 edition of Free to Air Television Services in Australia. The report provides a detailed analysis of the Free to Air Television Services in Australia industry, including key growth trends, statistical data, sales predictions, the competitive environment including market shares and the key concerns of the industry.

This report deals with free-to-air TV services including free-to-air commercial and network TV, public or government operated (such as the ABC and SBS) broadcasting services and community group or organisation's broadcasting services.

The About this Industry chapter provides general information about the scope of the industry such as an industry definition and a list of the main activities of the industry.

The Industry at a Glance chapter provides a brief snapshot of the key indicators of the industry such as industry revenue and forecast growth rate.

The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers section looks at the key factors outside the control of an individual business that determine the industry's performance. The Current Performance section provides analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Industry Outlook section is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts. The Industry Life Cycle section provides a discussion of where the industry is at in its life cycle and how that is affecting industry performance.

The Products & Markets chapter covers the following: Supply Chain, Products & Services, Demand Determinants, Major Markets, International Trade and Business Locations. The Supply Chain section lists the key buying and key selling industries associated with this industry. The Products & Services section lists the products and services the industry provides including percentage breakdowns by key segment. The Demand Determinants section provides an analysis of the determinants behind the level of demand for the industry's products. The Major Markets section gives an analysis of the markets for the industry's products and how these markets may have changed over time. The International Trade section provides a discussion of the importance of trade to the industry. The Business Locations section highlights where the industry operates and why.

The Competitive Landscape chapter is a discussion of the characteristics of an average operator in the industry and who controls the market for the products of the industry. It includes the following sections: Market Share Concentration, Key Success Factors, Cost Structure Benchmarks, Basis of Competition, Barriers to Entry and Industry Globalization. The Market Share Concentration section discusses the level of concentration of the industry. The Key Success Factors section looks at the key internal factors that contribute to the success of an operator in the industry. The Cost Structure Benchmarks section discusses the average costs faced by operators in the industry. The Basis of Competition section is a discussion of the factors that can give a company in this industry a competitive edge. The Barriers to Entry section looks at the factors preventing new companies from entering the industry. The Industry Globalization section provides an indication to which the industry is affected by global operations and trends.

The Major Companies chapter analyses the companies that have the most substantial influence on the industry. Market Share figures and a discussion of the major companies operations within the industry are given where possible.

The Operating Conditions chapter covers the following: Structural Risk Index, Investment Requirements, Technology & Systems, Industry Volatility, Regulation & Policy, Industry Assistance and Taxation Issues. The Structural Risk Index section provides an indicator of the level of risk faced by operators in the industry. The Investment Requirements section is an analysis of the level of capital investment required to operate in the industry. The Technology & Systems section discusses the key technologies used by the industry. The Industry Volatility section looks at the level of in the industry and the factors behind this volatility. The Regulation & Policy section looks in to the regulatory measures the industry is subject to and the corresponding compliance burden faced by operators in the industry. The Industry Assistance section discusses the level of assistance the industry receives from Government. The Taxation Issues gives a comparison between the level of tax burden on this industry compared to other industries and discusses industry-specific taxation measures placed upon it.

The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry value added (or gross product), establishments, enterprises, employment, exports, imports, wages, domestic demand and any relevant industry-specific data where appropriate. There is also a Historical Performance section that discusses the key past events that have determined industry performance.

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