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(2008, 2500 words)
The paper analyses the financial performance of Tesco Plc examining the company's strategy, and conducting financial ratio analysis based on the annual reports for 2002-2008 and peer valuation. The results of the ratio analysis are discussed identifying strategic issues faced by the company and their possible financial implications.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper analyses the annual report of Fame and Matalan Plc for 2005 calculating their fixed asset investment, working capital values, Beta factor, cash flow, etc. STEPS analysis is conducted, presenting justification of value drivers.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper reports on RHM presenting the company's financial overview and conducting ratio analysis for the period of the last three years. RHM ratios are compared with Northern Foods ratios; the pressures on the company's financial performance are discussed analysing the existing trends and future outcomes for potential investors.
(2006, 4500 words)
The paper reports on the current market position of Marks & Spencer (M&S) relating their history and conducting analysis of financial ratios over 2002 Ï 2005, SWOT analysis, Porters Five Forces analysis, etc. The challenges faced by M&S management are examined; the prospects of increasing the companyÌs share price are discussed.
(2006, 3500 words)
The paper presents a financial report on the British Petroleum (BP) conducting analysis of the following ratios: the return on investment, the return on equity, the margin, the profit to earnings, the dividend yield, the dividend payout, the average days' sales, the turnover, etc. The companyÌs financial performance over the past years is evaluated; the problems faced by BP are identified.
(2006, 4000 words)
The paper reports on the AMR Corporation, a holding company for American Airlines (AA), AA Cargo, etc. A report on the corporationÌs business performance over the period of three years (2003 Ï 2005) is presented comparing their annual operation statistics, financial statements, cash flow statements, stockholdersÌ equity, profitability ratios, etc. The comparative analysis of the external sources for each year is conducted.
(2006, 9700 words)
Bruner, Robert F., Case Studies in Finance, 4th Edition, 2003, McGraw-Hill Irwin, Boston. Case number 27: Planet Copias & Imagem - Financing the early-stage high-growth firm. An analysis of the 3 amigosÌ ambitious growth plans from a strategic viewpoint (resource and capability analysis, focussed differentiation, strategic alliances, outsourcing, foreign markets), a qualitative analysis (corporate lifecycle, growth financing, IPO) and a quantitative analysis (equity financing, debt financing, internal fund generation). It recommends a certain course of action supplemented by a range of recommendations to owners/founders of Planet.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reports on Thorntons, a UK leading chocolate maker and retailer, conducting ratio analysis of the company’s financial statements over 2005, reviewing the British chocolate industry, describing Thorntons’ history and evaluating the tendencies in the company’s performance.
(2005, 6000 words)
The paper reports on Adidas-Salomon (Germany), Asics (Japan) and Nike (USA) aiming to assess the suitability of these companies for investment. The background of the global sports luxury and apparel industry is reviewed providing the profiles of the studied companies. Analysis of financial accounting ratios for each company is conducted comparing their performance.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper reports on the financial performance of companies A and B over a 3 years’ period using the ratios of profitability, liquidity and working capital management, asset utilisation and productivity. Recommendations to each company are made on the basis of the analysis findings.
(2004, 1500 words)
The paper reports on measuring the performance of Brazilian banks over 2002 analysing the data of their financial statements. The models used in the analysis include the Return-on-equity model (for measuring profitability), the liquidity risk model (for measuring liquidity), etc.
(2005, 4000 words)
The paper examines the functions of the Operating and Financial Review (OFR), a legal requirement for UK quoted companies, discussing its usefulness for shareholders and stockholders, the information contained in the report, the position of the government towards OFR, etc. BT’s and AMEC’s OFR are compared.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper reports on O2, a mobile operator in the UK, offering an overview of their financial performance, activity ratios, leverage, dividends, etc. The company’s future forecast is given suggesting recommendations to investors.
(2006, 1500 words)
The following essay undertakes company financial performance analysis for Tomkins Plc. First, the short overview of historical share price performance is given, followed by comprehensive financial ratio analysis based on the annual reports for the last 10 years (1995-2005) and discussion of company management strategies and market position. The final part of the research paper is devoted to the company analysis from investors’ viewpoint; it discuses factors that had significant influence on the company performance and makes final investment recommendation. Some of the key questions answered within this work are: What are the company prospects in future? How company has performed in the recent past? What are the factors that have significant influence on company performance?
(2005, 6500 words)
The paper reports on British telecommunications (BT) reviewing the background of the telecommunications industry, describing the company’s business environment and performance, and conducting their financial analysis.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper studies the balance sheets of two companies, Everest Company and Autohellas (Hertz) Company, calculating and evaluating their financial ratios. The results obtained from the application of the Net Present Value method are documented.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper reports on Sainsbury’s financial performance conducting the company’s ratio analysis along the lines of profitability ratios, efficiency and effectiveness ratios, liquidity ratios, capital gearing ratios, investor ratios, etc. Sainsbury’s annual reports for 2003 and 2004 are discussed comparing the company’s performance with that of their competitors, i.e. Tesco, ASDA and LDL.
(2006, 5500 words)
The paper reports on the Turkish company Olmuksa providing their profile and financial statements’ analysis for the years 2003 and 2004. The strengths and weaknesses of the company are identified; recommendations about the strategy and policy of Olmuksa are offered.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the financial performance of Marks and Spencer (M&S) from 2001 to 2005 conducting analysis of the company’s financial statements. M&S’s background is reviewed; analysis is performed using Eval2 program, the method of comparables, macroeconomic industry analysis, etc.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the financial performance of the UK branch of Reed Elsevier, a global information publisher, reviewing the company’s business model and conducting ratio analysis that includes profitability ratios, solvency ratios, efficiency ratios, shareholder ratios, etc. Disclosures in the exceptional items section are outlined; the effects of the International Financial Reporting Standards on the company are discussed.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper offers comparative analysis of two multinational corporations, Coca Cola and McDonalds’ reporting on their sources of funding, comparing US dollars exchange rate with that of other currencies, analysing share price movement for both companies over 2001 – 2005, and giving recommendations on investments.
(2006, 3500 words)
The paper reports on PZ Cussons (PZC), a global toiletries company, evaluating their financial performance on the basis of 2002-2004 annual reports’ analysis. The study provides the company’s ratio analysis and market analysis offering recommendations for potential shareholders on investing in PZ Cussons.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper offers financial analysis of Ted Baker’s, a Glaswegian fashion design company, over 2001-2005 reporting on their financial performance through annual balance sheet analysis, profit and loss accounts and cash flows. Conclusions are made on the company’s present financial position.
(2006, 2100 words)
This paper is dedicated to the analysis of the annual report published by British Sky Broadcasting Group plc for the 2005 financial year. The author looks at different accounting polices used by the group and locates where they can be found throughout the report. The major issues and challenges are also examined from the company’s point of view as well as by means of press reports. The third part of this work concerned with the interests of different stakeholders of the company. Finally, the fourth part provides brief account with regard to financial performance of BSkyB.
(2006, 5000 words)
The paper reports on Tescos performance in 2001 – 2005 presenting an overview of the UK economy, the analysis of the changes in the food industry during the studied period, a comparative analysis of Tescos competitors Sainsburys and Somerfield, etc. Tescos managerial strategy is outlined; financial analysis of liquidity, profitability and investment ratios is conducted; execution risks are evaluated.
(2004, 3000 words)
The paper reports on the IndigoVision Group plc manufacturing IP Video technology describing their products and applications. Recent advancements within the IT industry are outlined; annual results for IndigoVision Group in 2002 and 2003 are reviewed; IndigoVision Group is compared to LogicaCMG along the lines of the asset turnover, profit margin, return on shareholders fund, net profit ratio, etc.
(2006, 3500 words)
This paper examines the financial aspects of Mitchells and Butlers Plc. which is one of the biggest chains of Pubs and restaurants in the UK. It covers the analysis of the companies accounts from previous 3 years including a critical review of the ratios. It also includes a comparisons of ratios to its competitors. Along with the comparisons of the book and the market value, the paper also examines in details about the share price performance of the company including the reasons for the change for the past 1 year. The paper also includes the critique of the data used in addition to the problems of using accounting and financial data. This paper has been written using Harvard Style referencing.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper performs financial analysis of Blacks Leisure Group PLC, a UK outdoor retailer, comparing the companys financial performance in 2004 and 2005 along the lines of profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, investment ratios and gearing ratios.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper offers a ratio analysis for Caffe Nero, an Italian style coffee bar group with outlets in the UK, evaluating their current financial ratios, briefly reviewing the companys performance, competitors, UK coffee bar culture, the reasons for purchasing Caffe Neros shares, etc.
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