Northwest Airlines Corporation (NWA)
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Richard H. Anderson, Director/CEO
2700 Lone Oak Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
US
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Phone: (612) 726-2111
Fax: (901) 348-4130
Latest news from Portfolio
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Overview
The Company is engaged in the business of transporting passengers and cargo and focuses on the operation of a global airline network through its strategic assets.
Portfolio Articles
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Summer Forecast: Clear(er) Skies
Despite all the gloomy travel predictions, this season might not be as bad as last year's. Here's why.
May 06 2008 -
No Pardons for Pardus Investors
Hedge fund behind Delta merger suspends redemptions.Mar 31 2008 -
The Axis of Airline Excess
Service has taken a nosedive, but the sky is still the limit for the perks and payoffs of airline C.E.O.'s.Aug 09 2007
News Feeds
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S&P downgrades American, United and Northwest
AP
Jul 25 2008
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Sector Snap: Airlines shares rise
AP
Jul 25 2008
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Northwest Airlines posts $377 million 2Q loss
AP
Jul 23 2008
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Northwest Airlines posts $377M loss in Q2
Honolulu
Jul 23 2008
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NWA Cargo to raise domestic fuel surcharge Aug. 1
AP
Jul 23 2008
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Northwest Airlines posts $377M loss in Q2
Memphis
Jul 23 2008
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Earnings Preview: Northwest Airlines Corp.
AP
Jul 21 2008
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Sector Wrap: Airlines surge on earnings, oil slip
AP
Jul 16 2008
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Fuel costs, charges drag Delta to $1B loss
Raleigh / Durham
Jul 16 2008
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Airlines blame oil speculators for price hikes
Honolulu
Jul 10 2008
Portfolio Blogs
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Are You Tonight's Late-Night Punch Line?
Apr 16 2008
Press Releases
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Northwest Airlines Adds PayPal Pay Later Jul-25-2008, 10:00AM EDT
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NWA Cargo Announces Increases in Domestic Fuel Surcharges Jul-23-2008, 12:49PM EDT
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Northwest Airlines Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results Jul-23-2008, 08:29AM EDT
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Northwest Airlines Announces New Non-Stop Service between Milwaukee and Los Angeles Jul-21-2008, 05:06PM EDT
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New Midwest Airlines Schedule Retains Service to 32 Cities Jul-20-2008, 05:00AM EDT
News From Around the Web
News
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Northwest Airlines Adds PayPal Pay Later
(iStockAnalyst)Jul 26 2008 -
Northwest warns customers about e-mail virus
(Travel Weekly)Jul 25 2008 -
Northwest Airlines Warns Customers of Phony E-Mail
(StreetInsider)Jul 25 2008 -
Market Report -- In Play (NWA)
(MSN Money)Jul 25 2008 -
Jul 25 2008
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Northwest Airlines releases second quarter financial results
(AirportBusiness.com)Jul 24 2008 -
Pay More to Fly in the Sky
(CBS 14 Sioux City (KMEG))Jul 24 2008 -
Jul 24 2008
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Northwest Airlines Reports Second Quarter Loss
(Travel Agent Central)Jul 24 2008 -
35 Stocks Financial Sector Mutual Funds are Mocking Us With
(iStockAnalyst)Jul 24 2008
Blogs
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Bored? Got miles? Make some bag tags
(Gadling)Jul 24 2008 -
Jul 22 2008
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NWA replaces dropped Midwest Air route, expands codeshare pact
(USA Today: Today in the Sky)Jul 22 2008 -
Northwest Flight Makes Emergency Landing
(Gadling)Jul 21 2008
Employees
Number of Employees: 34,000
Revenue per Employee: $339,916
Top Executives
Douglas M. Steenland, Director/President
Andrew C. Roberts, Executive VP, Divisional
Anna Marie Schaefer, Vice President, Divisional/Chief Accounting Officer
Board of Directors
Rodney E. Slater, Director
Financials
Quarterly
Annual
| Income Statement | 04/2008 | 01/2008 | 11/2007 | 08/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1.24 Bil. | NA | 1.95 Bil. | 747 Mil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 1.88 Bil. | 3.1 Bil. | 1.43 Bil. | 383 Mil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | -4.05 Bil. | 3.1 Bil. | 581 Mil. | 113 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | -4.02 Bil. | 3.1 Bil. | 512 Mil. | 215 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | -4.14 Bil. | -8 Mil. | 244 Mil. | 106 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | -15.78 | -0.03 | 0.93 | 0.41 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | -15.78 | -0.03 | 0.93 | 0.41 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 04/2008 | 01/2008 | 11/2007 | 08/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | NA | NA | 2.56 Bil. | 2.68 Bil. |
| Total Assets | NA | NA | 5.03 Bil. | 5.2 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | NA | NA | 4.14 Bil. | 4.72 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | NA | NA | 13.99 Bil. | 13.54 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 04/2008 | 01/2008 | 11/2007 | 08/2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | NA | NA | 371 Mil. | 239 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | NA | NA | -261 Mil. | -127 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | NA | NA | 642 Mil. | 759 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | NA | NA | 752 Mil. | 871 Mil. |
| Income Statement | 2008 | 2007 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | NA | 7.89 Bil. | 6.41 Bil. |
| Gross Operating Profit | 12.53 Bil. | 4.68 Bil. | 4.87 Bil. |
| Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA) | 12.53 Bil. | 1.26 Bil. | 226 Mil. |
| Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT) | 12.53 Bil. | -2.31 Bil. | -326 Mil. |
| Total Net Income | -2.09 Bil. | -2.84 Bil. | -862 Mil. |
| Basic EPS, Total | 0 | -32.48 | -10.32 |
| Diluted EPS, Total | 0 | -32.48 | -10.32 |
| BALANCE STATEMENT | 2008 | 2007 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Equivalents | NA | 1.46 Bil. | 707 Mil. |
| Total Assets | NA | 3.57 Bil. | 3.58 Bil. |
| Total Liabilities | NA | 3.21 Bil. | 4.5 Bil. |
| Total Capitalization | NA | -4.09 Bil. | 4.94 Bil. |
| Cash Flow | 2008 | 2007 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash From Continuing Operations | NA | 1.24 Bil. | 271 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Investing Activities | NA | -328 Mil. | -458 Mil. |
| Net Cash From Financing Activities | NA | -140 Mil. | -252 Mil. |
| Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents | NA | 777 Mil. | -439 Mil. |
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