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    Covanta (formerly the Ogden Corporation) develops and constructs, owns and operates infrastructure for the conversion of waste-to-energy and independent power production in the United States and abroad. The Company owns or operates power generation facilities that use a variety of fuels, including municipal solid waste, water (hydroelectric), natural gas, coal, wood waste, landfill gas, heavy fuel oil and diesel fuel. Covanta also operates potable water treatment facility which is located in the United States.

    Revenue(FY, 2017)
    $1.8 B
    Market capitalization(2018-12-12)
    $2.1 B

    Employee Rating

    3.4More
    TypePublic
    HQMorristown, US
    Founded1983
    Size (employees)3,700 (est)
    Websitecovanta.com
    Covanta was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Morristown, US
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    Key People/Management at Covanta

    Stephen J. Jones

    Stephen J. Jones

    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Brad Helgeson

    Brad Helgeson

    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    Derek W. Veenhof

    Derek W. Veenhof

    Executive Vice President, Asset Management
    Michael J. de Castro

    Michael J. de Castro

    Executive Vice President, Supply Chain
    Matthew Mulcahy

    Matthew Mulcahy

    Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Development
    Paul Stauder

    Paul Stauder

    President, Covanta Environmental Solutions
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    Covanta Office Locations

    Covanta has offices in Morristown, Scottsdale, Wallingford, Tulsa and in 28 other locations
    Morristown, (HQ)
    445 South St
    Shanghai,
    2277 Long Yang Lu
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    Covanta Financials and Metrics

    Covanta Revenue

    Covanta's revenue was reported to be $1.75 b in FY, 2017 which is a 3.1% increase from the previous period.
    USD

    Revenue (Q3, 2018)

    		456.0m

    Net income (Q3, 2018)

    		(27.0m)

    EBIT (Q3, 2018)

    		2.0m

    Market capitalization (12-Dec-2018)

    		2.1b

    Closing stock price (12-Dec-2018)

    		15.8

    Cash (30-Sep-2018)

    		51.0m

    EV

    		4.4b
    Covanta's current market capitalization is $2.1 b.
    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Revenue

    		1.6b1.7b1.6b1.7b1.8b

    Revenue growth, %

    		3%(2%)3%3%

    Cost of goods sold

    		1.2b1.3b1.3b

    Gross profit

    		443.0m436.0m430.0m
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Revenue

    		427.0m401.0m432.0m414.0m383.0m408.0m422.0m403.0m418.0m421.0m404.0m424.0m429.0m458.0m912.0m456.0m

    General and administrative expense

    		22.0m21.0m26.0m26.0m28.0m23.0m20.0m23.0m25.0m23.0m28.0m30.0m31.0m58.0m27.0m

    Operating expense total

    		347.0m386.0m385.0m396.0m378.0m428.0m351.0m417.0m413.0m361.0m427.0m30.0m383.0m438.0m910.0m454.0m

    EBIT

    		80.0m15.0m47.0m18.0m5.0m(20.0m)71.0m(14.0m)5.0m60.0m(23.0m)20.0m46.0m20.0m2.0m2.0m
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Cash

    		198.0m91.0m94.0m84.0m46.0m

    Accounts Receivable

    		332.0m341.0m

    Prepaid Expenses

    		72.0m73.0m

    Inventories

    		110.0m96.0m122.0m
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Cash

    		252.0m389.0m172.0m87.0m67.0m66.0m69.0m106.0m108.0m113.0m444.0m48.0m37.0m51.0m39.0m51.0m

    Accounts Receivable

    		318.0m324.0m316.0m

    Current Assets

    		910.0m937.0m660.0m639.0m630.0m746.0m728.0m634.0m608.0m547.0m853.0m477.0m511.0m475.0m465.0m469.0m

    PP&E

    		2.6b2.7b2.7b2.6b2.6b2.6b2.6b2.7b3.0b3.0b3.1b3.1b3.2b2.6b2.6b2.5b
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Net Income

    		(8.0m)(1.0m)69.0m(4.0m)57.0m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		210.0m211.0m198.0m207.0m215.0m

    Inventories

    Accounts Payable

    		(12.0m)57.0m(8.0m)45.0m59.0m
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018

    Net Income

    		28.0m(9.0m)1.0m6.0m(43.0m)(9.0m)(37.0m)(66.0m)(12.0m)(52.0m)(89.0m)(74.0m)201.0m170.0m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		52.0m53.0m53.0m52.0m48.0m98.0m148.0m52.0m103.0m155.0m52.0m104.0m155.0m54.0m109.0m

    Accounts Payable

    		63.0m55.0m90.0m59.0m52.0m56.0m

    Cash From Operating Activities

    		31.0m154.0m31.0m58.0m146.0m10.0m26.0m114.0m3.0m63.0m
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    USDY, 2018

    EV/EBIT

    		2.2 k x

    EV/CFO

    		69.1 x

    Debt/Equity

    		4.6 x

    Debt/Assets

    		0.6 x

    Financial Leverage

    		7.5 x
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    Covanta Revenue Breakdown

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    Covanta revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 98.2% from North America and 1.8% from Other

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    Covanta News and Updates

    December 10, 2018

    Covanta Recognized for Environmental Achievement and Sustainability Leadership with 2018 SEAL Award

    MORRISTOWN, N.J., Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, (NYSE: CVA) a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, has been recognized with the 2018 Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership (SEAL) for its leadership in the safe and secure destruction of unwanted...
    December 04, 2018

    Covanta Recognized as Corporate Citizen of the Year

    MORRISTOWN, N.J., Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta, a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, has been honored with the 2018 Corporate Citizen of the Year Award from NJBIZ, New Jersey's leading business journal. The award was presented at NJBIZ's Business of the Year...
    November 05, 2018

    Covanta Extends Partnership with the Town of Huntington, New York

    MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta (NYSE: CVA), a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, has extended its partnership with the Town of Huntington, NY for operation of the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility. The five-year agreement continues the...
    November 01, 2018

    Covanta Holding Corporation to Present at Several Institutional Investor Conferences in November and December

    MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) ("Covanta" or the "Company"), a world leader in sustainable waste management and renewable energy, is scheduled to participate in the following institutional investor conferences in November and...
    November 01, 2018

    Waste-to-Energy Technologies Market by 2022: Global Key Players - Covanta, Suez, Wheelabrator, Veolia, China Everbright, A2A

    Global Waste-to-Energy Technologies Market Report 2018 explores future trends for supply, demand and market growth rate, market size, prices, trading, competition and value chain as well as Key Players of the industry’s information with forecast from 2018 to 2022. Posted via Industry Today. Follow u…
    October 25, 2018

    Covanta Holding Corporation Reports 2018 Third Quarter Results And Reaffirms 2018 Guidance

    MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) ("Covanta" or the "Company"), a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, reported financial results today for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. Three Months Ended...
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    Covanta Company Life and Culture

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     Covanta Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was Covanta founded?

      Covanta was founded in 1983.

    • Who are Covanta key executives?

      Covanta's key executives are Stephen J. Jones, Brad Helgeson and Derek W. Veenhof.

    • How many employees does Covanta have?

      Covanta has 3,700 employees.

    • What is Covanta revenue?

      Latest Covanta annual revenue is $1.8 b.

    • What is Covanta revenue per employee?

      Latest Covanta revenue per employee is $473.5 k.

    • Who are Covanta competitors?

      Competitors of Covanta include Clean Harbors, Charah Solutions and Greenspire.

    • Where is Covanta headquarters?

      Covanta headquarters is located at 445 South St, Morristown.

    • Where are Covanta offices?

      Covanta has offices in Morristown, Scottsdale, Wallingford, Tulsa and in 28 other locations.

    • How many offices does Covanta have?

      Covanta has 32 offices.