Hutchinson Whampoa (HW) uses a mixture of debt and equity financing (exhibit 2), where the proportion of debt is almost less than 30 percent of capital employed, hence a low debt-to-equity ratio. Since the firm currently employs low financial leverage, the return on capital is likely to be minimal (Brigham...
Historical overview of Super Cheap Auto Group Limited Super Cheap Auto Group Limited was founded in 1972 as an automotive accessories mail order business. The company established retail operations in 1974. In 1981, the name was changed to Super Cheap Auto. By 1993, the company had eight retail stores across...
Introduction Custom Snowboard Inc. is a Delaware company that trades publicly on Midwest Stock Exchange. The company deals in the manufacture of quality, durable and reliable snowboards to the market. The financial performance of the company has been good for the past three years making the company with the need...
Introduction Fujairah Building Industry (FBI) is a public joint-stock company that was set up in Fujairah, which is owned mainly by the government of Fujairah, department of industry and economy. It was established in 1978 to provide high-quality blocks and interlocks within the United Arab Emirates. Since then, the company...
Executive Summary Perisher Blue is a tourist resort that was incorporated in the year 1995, and it is a combination of five plants that bring different factors in the whole group. The different plants are Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Mount Blue Cow, Guthega, The Station, and the Skitube alpine railway....
FedEx follows the marketing strategy, which combines “customer intimacy, operational excellence and product leadership customer value proposition”. According to Noreen, Brewer and Garrison (2008), firms who follow customer intimacy strategy as the ones, who draw customers by meeting the customer demands through a better understanding than the other players in...
Introduction Citigroup is a public limited company. This was formed after a merger in 1998 of Citi corp. and Travelers Group. The company has shareholders traversing several countries and has branches in over 100 countries across the globe. The company has been greatly expanding although it has equally been forced...
JCAHO is an organization that accredits health care institutions for a fee and sets standards for them in the United States. Now known as the joint commission the organization has made great efforts to improve the overall national health care by evaluating and monitoring the institutions that are providing quality...
Executive Summary David Jones is an Australian company that deals in the area of department store retail trade. The analysis of annual reports of this company for fiscal years 2008 and 2009 reveals that David Jones experienced considerable changes in its performance results over this period and, although its nominal...
Introduction The performance of any business entity is of great importance. Different parties have different interests in the business and hence require a sound basis on which to evaluate the business performance which helps them make informed decisions. Investors are greatly concerned about the performance of the company as this...
Introduction According to (Blumenfeld, 2003), Kaiser Permanente is a health organization in California that was started in 1945 and provides services to eight regions with each comprising of three or two legal entities. Two organizations are operating in each region one offering health plans in prepaid terms to employees, individual...
An analyst uses quantitative techniques to collect and evaluate measurable data about a company. Tesla is a car manufacturer based in the United States, which produces all-electric plug-in vehicles (“About Tesla,” n.d.). The company has faced issues with managing the demand and its production capacity since the manufacturer was unable...
Overview Western Region Water Corporation (Western Water) is amongst the thirteen regional, urban water companies positioned in Victoria, Western Australia. Western Water is a government-headed firm that provides superior products and services to the Western expanse of Australia. Since its founding in 1996, it provides water, drainage, sewerage as well...
Introduction In 2007, the country underwent a liquidity crisis and in the following year, this culminated into a global financial meltdown; this continued even in 2009. General Electric (GE) had been boasting of its enviable tipple A rating but with time, it became a party to these financial crises. The...
Introduction Almarai Company is the leading producer of dairy in Saudi Arabia. It deals with dairy farms and produces processed foods, markets all its farm products and fruit juices. It’s a well-established company in the Middle East and wishes to group itself in the Middle East region and to grow...
Introduction In estimating the weighted cost of capital of a company that is not listed in the stock exchange for purposes of initial public offer industrial average figures is used. A company in the same industry will be used. The ratio is used to guide the firm to the price...
Decision-making in entering new markets is a major concern for multinational corporations. If not taken into consideration it can lead to conflicts between the investors and their anticipated companies. Since profitability is the main objective of any company, there is a need to understand the methods of evaluating the profitability...
Introduction Behavioural scientists acknowledge that organizational control systems and accounting systems of an organization have significant influence on the human behaviour which in turn predicts the effectiveness of an organization. Managers are faced with numerous decisions that require massive application of strategic analysis and interpretation of the situation. The main...
Introduction The productions of substandard products and subsequent recalls have had a profound impact on the automobile industry, especially for GM and Toyota. This took place after this industry was hard hit by the global recession. In the U.S., “America’s car and the light truck market dropped dramatically in 2008,...
Abstract Broadway Café has been in existence for over fifty years now. Over the years, the café’s competitive advantage has been its established menu and a loyal customer base. Nonetheless, the entrance of new players in the café business has led to increased competition. In order to maintain a competitive...
Introduction Steel container making is a vivacious, ever-transforming manufacturing process. Consequently, processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new iron units in steel containers demonstrates considerable opportunity for improvement; this involves many developments that consume raw or second-hand equipments, manufacturing thousands of commodities and by-products. However, in this...
Abstract The report is a dedication to the analysis of the main production of Advanced Electronics Company, which is also called AEC. The main specialization of the company is manufacturing military electronic devices. In that regard, the main purpose of the report is to analyze and assess the main products...
Introduction Business decisions are very crucial for the growth and development of any business in a competitive environment. Making business-based decisions integrates numerous factors which must be considered for the business to operate not only smoothly and profitably, but also to place itself in the leader’s position in the competition...
Introduction Exceptional Computer Services is the company, which is engaged in the sphere of information services and actions, which are closely linked with information and data security. The fact is that, digital data is seriously subjected to risks and attacks, consequently, the issues of data assessment are of great importance...
Introduction With its location in East London, B Pale and Stout plc mainly specializes in the production of ‘real’ ales. Of these, some gets sold to the various public houses within England at a wholesale price, while packaged in casks. The rest are then bottled and get distributed to retail...
Introduction All organizations including global manufacturing and services organization have some function to perform. Organizations exist in order to achieve objectives and to provide satisfaction to its members (Corporate Document Repository 2009). The management of organizations has changed dramatically due to advancement in technology, globalization, new opportunities of doing business,...
Executive Summary Country Road Limited is an Australian company, which has now limited its operation within the Australian continent. It had a long-lasting reputation to offer high-quality apparel and clothes at a lower price in the Australian continent as well as in the overseas markets. However, various threats and vulnerabilities...
Introduction This paper seeks to compare Urban Outfitters, Inc, (URBN) with Tiffany & Co. (TIF) under the retail business industry using their annual reports and other appropriate source materials. In making the evaluation and comparison of the two companies. This paper will analyze their business environment, their strategies and their...
Introduction The Department of Defence intends to grant a government contract of $1,000,000 to a firm that operates in drone navigation system technology in this case. In this report, as a public auditor, I am responsible for reviewing the two organizations’ operating data, VectorCal, and Universal Drones (which is my...
Introduction AstraZeneca is one of the global pharmaceutical companies with its products being marketed in more than 100 countries. The company has a wide range of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of diseases from breast cancer to migraine. The company was formed in the year 1999 and is a British-Swedish...
Coles Group Limited sees transparency as one of its key values, as per its 2019 annual report (Coles Group, 2019a). As the company puts it, it is committed to doing business in a way that builds trust within, with customers, and the community. Coles Group Limited admits that it is...
Introduction According to T-Shirts Ltd’s statement of profit or loss, the company’s revenue, or sales, decreased by £735,000 in financial 2019 as compared to 2018. The cost of sales, i.e., the cost of goods that the company purchased to sell them to its clients, also decreased by £89,000 between the...
Executive Summary The aviation industry has undergone critical moments during the last three decades. It has gone from boom to bust and up again. John Hamilton is a MBA graduate and an ex aviator. He has both the experience of somebody that knows how to fly and deal with an...
Introduction Kool Kutz is a hairdressing company which has twenty five branches across the country. The main branch in the city has its administrative office on first floor and beauty salon on the ground floor. Most of the salons have six hair and beauty specialists and two full time receptionists....
Introduction Pharmaceutical Product Development Incorporated (PPD) is an organization dedicated to improving drug development and provides laboratory testing and research services. Established as a one-person consultancy by Fred Eshelman in 1985, PPD grew into a global organization while expanding in multiple countries and providing high-quality drug development services (PPD, 2020a)....
This analysis paper deals with selecting two companies from two different countries and industries and evaluating the similarities and differences in the way balance sheet of these companies are presented in their annual reports. The comparison is not just limited to the layout of the balance sheets but also will...
Introduction This CFO report is going to focus on the renowned Colgate- Palmolive Company. It is one of the world’s largest cosmetics and toiletries companies which are serving various consumer goods for more than consumers of 200 nations with 36600 employees. The company has been founded in 1806 under the...
In order to explore American International Group (AIG) fully this paper has been broken into several parts namely: American International Group (AIG) – gives a definition of the company History of AIG – details how the company was conceived AIG- its operations – details what the company is concerned with...
Introduction The modern world is in the situation of global environmental problems. Most people are environmentally concerned and search for different ways for reducing harmful effects on ecology. Moreover, it is obvious that people want to save their money as well. Analyzing the situation on the oil market, it can...
Sipchem Company Sipchem Company trades in the Saudi stock market and it directs its investments in chemical as well as in petrochemical industries. Some of these are basic while others are intermediate. The materials are used in the production of various products. The company has been in operation for twenty...
Abstract Motorola and Nokia are two major names in the Mobile Telephone industry. Nokia is currently the world leader in terms of market share while Motorola is near the bottom among international Mobile phone companies. This study will briefly cover the history and current standings of the two corporations before...
Introduction Seniors’ care is International is a Canadian corporation that is traded on the Toronto Stock exchange under the acronym SCI. The company’s market capitalization is estimated to be $ 154 million. It operates its business under three distinct divisions; homes division, the products division and the services division. The...
Introduction The study analysis of the financial statements of a company helps to determine the overall condition of a business. Analysis of statements helps put financial statement into perspective, helping out to spot financial patterns and trends that may threaten the very existence of that company. The study can be...
Introduction Performance evaluation of a company is one of the most important analyses for investors and other stake holders interested in the affairs of the company. Saudi Arabia Fertilizer Company is one of the largest corporations in Saudi Arabia which is in the business of manufacture and distribution of fertilizer...
Executive Summary This document gives the Requirements Specification for an ERP System on an Operating System Platform for the company FedEx. It is proposed that the Supply Chain Management module of the ERP system should be first implemented along with Finance. Later HR and CRM modules can also be plugged...
SO Strategy – International Strategy AMD has a strong product portfolio and has an opportunity to expand sales with the demand for PCs in the world. The company needs to use an International strategy to generate more profits. AMD would use its broad product portfolio to implement the International strategy....
Abstract Construction industry in both developed and emerging economies form the foundation for the socio-economic development of the respective nations. Industry experts all over the world have acknowledged the need for the evolution of a safety culture in the construction industry. The current approach in most of the settings is...
Samsung Group is one of the most established companies in the mobile industry and other electronics. The organization is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Samsung Town, in Seoul, South Korea. Lee Byung-Chul founded it in 1938 as a trading firm (Samsung, 2017). After it was found, Samsung ventured into different...
Advanced Micro Devices is an American multinational corporation that specializes in the manufacture of semiconductors. In this study, the researcher was interested in conducting a strategic analysis of the company to provide strategic recommendations that the management can use to enable the firm to achieve sustained growth. The study relied...
Zappos, a successful online retailer, developed its business model by simultaneously pursuing its primary objective and focusing on stakeholders’ happiness. Following a frustrating shopping outing in San Francisco, Nick Swinmurn resolved to quit his job and invest in a shoe website which primarily concentrated on offering the best selection and...
IS as the Solution for Soliel Panel Distribution When a company becomes a commercially successful project on a large scale in its core market, it faces serious challenges that have the potential both to improve the performance and credibility of the enterprise and to damage previously established organizational chains. It...
The present review shows some serious mistakes and shortcomings on part of the Woody’s management and the project team. Woody 2000 could have been a successful and smoothly executed project given proper planning was done and controls were kept in place. This was a time-bound and cost based project and...
Introduction Companies that have global ambitions have to consider a multitude of factors and barriers that can possibly influence their success in the market. Tesla Inc. as one of the companies that have recently emerged as a global car seller is an example of such a company. The economic environment...
Introduction The main aim of the study is to try to understand the performance of Saudi British bank and to understand the process of evaluating a company. The evaluation of this company will assist investors and other students to make informed decisions about the company. This company has built themselves...
Business environment At The Candy Company Inc., they have attained record consumer service scores and their team offered almost everything their consumers wanted. The personnel of the company seriously do deserve a real appreciations and congratulations as they are the ones who have fulfilled all the desires and wants of...
The value proposition is a concept in the business and management field that defines key advantages provided by a particular organization or its services and products. More specifically, the value proposition connotes the benefits that arise from the profits or conveniences of the services and products. Despite its broad application...
Introduction Circuit City became the largest retailer to be a victim of the economic meltdown with the announcement of its remaining 567 stores in the United States costing 34,000 more jobs after the company failed to find a buyer for its business. Circuit City, once the second largest electronics retailer...
Introduction Purpose of Study Almarai is a company in food industry. The company was established in 1976. This study is undertaken to evaluate the performance of Almarai Company over the years. Methodology and source of data The company is listed with Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). The analysis is based on...
The Investigated Company Information NIO is a Shanghai-based Chinese car manufacturer specializing in the design and development of electric vehicles. The company also competes in the FIA Formula E Championship, the first series of single-seater races with an all-electric drive. The brand unites more than 2,000 specialists in the field...
Date: 17 October 2009, TO: CEO Country Road Ltd. Fax: 000- 0000 -000 FROM: PQR 1 Management Consultant Country Road Ltd. RE: Management Report Terms of Reference: The management consultant of the company has presented this accounting, financial & prospective analysis to update the management about the outcomes of recent...
Introduction A performance evaluation has been undertaken in this write up of Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG), a joint stock company in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The analysis is based on the consolidated financial statements framed by the company and its affiliates Saudi Chevron Phillips Company and Jubail Chevron...
Introduction Korean Air is the largest airline in South Korea and Incheon international airport serves as its hub for its operations. Korean air handles 65% of the cargo in Incheon airport. The development of Incheon airport into a free trade zone has strengthened the logistical advantage and has also made...
Introduction Investors limit their risks by using different methodologies in buying shares.For those investors who are not huge risks takers, they use the model called Dividend Growth Model. I t has been said that this model has been proven strong, low risk and can produce long term returns comparing to...
Global Automobile Industry The automotive industry requires significant economies of scale to cater to the research and development essential in the manufacturing and release of new car models to stay competitive. The global automotive industry is highly competitive and is dominated by companies from Japan, Europe, the United States, and...
Today’s world economy, due to the rapid expansion of the free market capitalistic model, has become a beneficial environment for the young entrepreneurs who are willing to get their small and medium sized enterprises off the ground. On the one hand, unlike previously, people have all the opportunities to launch...
Introduction This paper seeks to prepare a report that Gregory must give to Harry of Pappadeaux Restaurants located in San Diego. This paper includes a flexible budget and concentrates on the concept of responsibility accounting by determining the responsibility of Gregory for the results operation of the new seafood restaurant...
Introduction Purpose of Study Samba Financial Group (Samba) is the leading institution in Saudi Arabia providing financial services and products through its net work of branches in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Dubai, and UK. The purpose of current study is to evaluate the financial performance of Samba over a period three...
Introduction The supermarket industry is among the largest economic sectors in the U.S. with regard to food and other non-food product retailing. There has been persistent growth in the supermarket industry concerning the customer base. This has resulted in an increased need for the firm to undertake effective promotional strategies...
Introduction The case of Kodak Corporation shows that change and market analysis are the main parts of successful business operations and performance. Kodak Corporation failed to change during 1980s with the emergence of digital technology and new types of cameras. The case of Kodak shows that it is always tempting...
Pacrim Energy Limited Pacrim energy ltd is a company listed in Australian stock exchange which its nature business is exploration of oil. In order for one to understand Pacrim Energy Limited, one will need to understand the activities of the company. The principle activity of this company is exploration of...
Abstract H&M is a Swedish-based company and one of the largest apparel retailers in the world, in terms of sales. The company utilizes the concept of fast fashion that comprises selling trendy, fashionable articles of clothing at relatively low prices. However, in the highly dynamic and competitive retail fashion domain,...
Company Profile – Second Cup Second Cup was incepted in 1975 from a small kiosk and has become the largest Canadian coffee café franchisor. The company offers not only whole coffee beans products but has also specialized coffee blends available to its customers. The company owns 360 coffee stores in...
Introduction Samsung plays a prominent role in the modern economy, as it allows millions of consumers and businesses worldwide to have access to high-tech devices and solutions for reasonable prices. Samsung provides a wide range of goods and services under a single brand, which has become a rare approach nowadays....
Carbonated soft drinks are the second largest category after drinking water among all soft drinks. It includes all carbonated beverages with added aroma and sweeteners, except for some beverages like energy drinks. According to forecasts, the market for carbonated drinks is growing; from 2017 to 2022, it will increase in...
Introduction Business of Fashion (BoF) is an organization operating in the journalism industry to provide evidence-based advice, ideas, and career-building tools that can make desirable changes in the world of fashion. BoF’s mission is to support the development of a fashion community that is open, informs, and connects the entire...
Introduction FedEx is a company which is in the business of transport and information industry. The company provides services worldwide and is listed n the Network stock exchange. It operates a network of companies offering services in both transport and information. The company was incorporated in 1998 to form the...
Introduction The first report under discussion is the report of Coca-Cola Company that was issued in 2019. The company focuses on social and environmental responsibilities: people’s health and climate change. According to the Coca-Cola Business and Sustainability Report (2019), they decreased the amount of added sugar by 4% in 2019....
Overview of the Organization Aegis Living is a company that aims to help older adults and provide housing, care, and good nutrition to people who are partially or completely disabled. The organization has been operating for over 20 years, and during this time, on the west coast, several new boarding...
Case Summary Most people who have access to the Internet are familiar with Netflix – the company that provides streaming services on a subscription-based model. Netflix is one of the most popular services across the globe, having approximately 160 million customers in over 190 countries (Wayne & Castro, 2020). The...
Introduction CD Projekt S.A (further, CDR as noted in a stock market exchange abbreviation) is a Polish company that operates in the video game development industry. It was originally founded in 1994 as a video game retailer and distributor of foreign game titles to the domestic market. Later on, the...
Introduction NIO is one of the largest car manufacturers in the Chinese market. The company was founded in 2014 and has increased since then, receiving public and private investments. However, experts predict a slowdown in growth, which could lead to severe problems and potential legal and ethical issues. These challenges...
Introduction Al Ain Water is one of the leading UAE companies specializing in producing and delivering drinking water. It is a division of Al Ain Food & Beverages PJSC, which is, in turn, an Agthia Group company (“Al Ain Water,” 2019). The company’s water processing plant is situated in Al...
A General Description of the Organization YouTube is a leading digital video hosting service headquartered in California, United States. It operates in the online video and entertainment market, and its line of business is offering user-generated videos through its website. Users and corporate entities globally can upload, view, and share...
Memorandum on the Financing Options This memorandum evaluates the different long-term financing options available to the company for the new project to manufacture new types of pipes as well as for future expansion needs of the Company. Normally the guiding principle for deciding on the debt/equity mix is the maximization...
Business Background The mission of Vivint Smart Homes Inc. is to deliver secure and intelligent homes that can meet the demands of its customers. The firm utilizes modern technologies from various corporations and incorporates them into customers’ homes to maximize comfort and safety. The company also engages in innovative practices...
History and Background PepsiCo is a food and beverage company operating on a global level and possessing numerous brands. It poses itself as leading in the field, and its revenue increased in 2019 compared to the previous year (PepsiCo, 2020). The company is present in all major world regions, totaling...
Summary The launch of a new product or the introduction of a new organizational initiative are examples of changes that can take place at a company. Hence, enterprises have to ensure they have enough resources and capabilities to not only control such transformations but make them effective. This report is...
Introduction Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd is a Chinese company dealing with consumer electronics and mobile phone communication. It has its main operation center at Dongguan in Guangdong. Oppo is a subsidiary of BBK Electronics, which operates other companies such as Vivo, OnePlus and Realme. The Launch of Oppo Reno...
Executive Summary The table appended with this report exhibits a comparative analysis of the financial performance of St. Mary’s represented by the financial ratios. The ratios of the organization are compared with those of the national benchmark of the healthcare organizations for the corresponding periods. A comparison of the financial...
Introduction Fortune 1000 is a list of the 1000 largest American companies, ranked on revenues alone, maintained by the American business magazine Fortune. In Fortune 1000 list, eligible companies are any companies, which are incorporated in the United States and their revenue is publicly available. This paper will analyze data...
Introduction Business sustainability is critical for any futuristic organization that understands the tradeoff between sustainability and long-term business profitability. The global population is currently plagued by environmental and social issues such as inequalities, ecological degradation, and unemployment. Unfortunately, organizations have significantly triggered some of these issues through unsustainable activities, strategies,...
Introduction The Procter and Gamble (P&G) company is a multinational corporation dealing with home-based products for consumers. It was established by two Americans, William Procter and James Gamble in 1837, who named the company after their surnames. Its headquarters is located in Ohio, the United States. All over the world,...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to make an Annual Report Analysis of Saudi Basic industries corporation. In this paper thorough review of financial statement for the last three (3) years beginning year 2005 up to 2007 of Saudi Basic industries corporation. Should be used One of the effective...
Introduction (P1) Business is a diverse sphere of human activity that requires solid analytical skills in order to understand its inner mechanics. Its diversity is created by a vast variety of forms, sizes, and types of enterprises. Those that have similar interests either compete or cooperate for a share of...
Executive summary The report is going to present a financial overview of an Australian company named as David Jones Ltd. The selected company is an excellent mega retailer that had already expanded its retailing operations beyond than Australia including USA and UK. The company’s financial performance has proved efficiency and...
Introduction London Ambulance Service is the non-profit organization, which had an intention to improve the total quality of the performed services. Taking into consideration that the time of the reaction is crucially important for the clients of this organization, there is strong necessity to mention that the set time frame...
Introduction It is evident that global events result in intense rivalry between firms and affect almost all modern businesses and organizations; such rivalry is actually attributed to the increasing challenges as a result of the ever-changing external and internal business environments. For instance; the economic and political linkages involving the...
Introduction This paper aims to prepare a report as a financial advisor to an investor whether the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) as a public company is a suitable investment. The paper would attempt to evaluate the balance sheet and income statement of the company whether the company is financially...
Best Built Casinos Construction Company is famous for building luxury casinos in the United States. In the current times, the casino industry is seeing some changes because the economy is fluctuating and in turn, this is affecting the construction companies. This instability demands an update in the building procedures, which...
Introduction Arsenal Holdings Plc operates a professional football club and is also engaged in the related commercial activities. There are a number of property development activities undertaken by the company after its relocation to the Emirates Stadium (Google Finance, 2009). The Company was founded in the year 1886 operates the...
Introduction This management report is a set of data and recommendations based on which the management of Lego Group can make important decisions for the enterprise. Business intelligence is one of the key components of this report and is an essential tool for a company’s success. It includes the following...
Introduction Amazon is an electronic and commercial firm based in the U.S. It mainly focuses on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and information technology. The company was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos with its headquarters in Seattle, Washington (Canales and Sonnemaker). On revenue generation, Amazon is considered the largest retailer...
