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(2008, 2500 words)
The paper examines financial statements of The Home Depot and Lowe's Companies discussing the difference in the companies' accounting policies and the features of their financial reporting. Analysis is conducted of the financial ratios contained in the companies' annual reports for 2002-2006. The main off-balance sheet arrangements are identified; the current value of the assets and liabilities is assessed; the upside in the share price is defined; the company value with relation to their peers is considered.
(2008, 14 slides Presentation)
The paper offers a power point presentation of Flagstar case study examining the reasons behind the company's financial problems, suggesting an option for Flagstar's restructuring and presenting data on the company valuation. Valuation analysis is evaluated; legal tactics and negotiation strategies in dealing with debt holders are suggested.
(2007, 2600 words)
The paper presents financial performance analysis of Tesco Plc focusing on their recent financial result, offering an industry review and financial ratio analysis based on the annual reports for the last 5 years (2003-2007). Factors of significant influence on the company's performance are identified; theoretical approaches to the role of accounting in business are reviewed.
(2007, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the financial performance of Tesco Plc discussing their recent financial results, conducting financial ratio analysis based on the annual reports for the last 6 years (2002-2008) and peer valuation. Some of the key questions answered within this work are: What are the factors that have determined stock price performance? What are the implications of the ratio analysis? What is the upside in the share price, and how is the company valued relative to the peers?
(2007, 2000 words)
The paper analyses the financial performance of Laura Ashley over 2000-2007. Analysis covers the recent financial results of the company, corporate governance analysis, and financial ratio analysis based on the annual reports for the last seven years, the company analysis from investors' viewpoint, etc. Factors that influenced the company performance are identified; investment recommendations are suggested.
(2007, 2000 words)
The paper examines the financial ratios of British Airways for the 2003-2007 years evaluating the company's management and operation activities and providing guidance for the investors. Classical horizontal, Vertical, Trend ratio analysis is conducted, as well as DuPont System.
(2007, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the financial performance of British Airways (BA) over the recent years analyzing the company's financial ratios, evaluating their current position and offering suggestions about investing in BA.
(2007, 2300 words)
The paper reports on the financial performance of four companies, i.e. British Sky Broadcasting Group, Virgin Media, BT Group and Vodafone Group, conducting analysis of their balance sheets, cash flow statements, income statements and performance dynamics in the financial market. Recommendations about the companies' strategic development are suggested.
(2007, 2900 words)
The paper presents ratios analysis for three companies, X, Y and Z examining the features of their profitability, working capital and investment. The differences in absorption costing (AC) and marginal costing (MC) are discussed; the arguments in favour of AC and MC are outlined.
(2007, 2300 words)
The paper analyses the financial situation at Tork UK describing the capital structure of the company, calculating their financial ratios, evaluating their financial performance, considering the opportunities for the company development, formulating the main aim of the Tork's financial management and suggesting the steps in its implementation.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper reports on the Precision Distribution Services Ltd (PDS) reviewing SME definition adopted by the EU Commission, presenting the company's financial analysis for 2001-2006, outlining the future options and suggesting recommendations to the PDS management.
(2006, 2800 words)
The work examines the performance of the Bellway plc for 2005-2006 analysing it through a number of ratios such as: profitability, liquidity, efficiency, capital structure and investor ratios. The essay discusses how a change to IFRS has impacted on the reported performance of the company. The second part of the work outlines the Standard of Principles discussing why they were introduced and how they have contributed to Bellway plc.
(2007, 1100 words)
The paper examines the methods of decision making used in the financial analysis of firms making calculations in a set of exercises on corporate finance.
(2007, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the performance of AMD, Intel and Texas Instrument (TI) offering an overview of the semiconductor industry, presenting the profiles of the three studied companies, and performing their ratio analysis for the period from 2002 to 2006.
(2007, 1250 words)
This essay undertakes company financial performance analysis for Barclays Plc. The performance of the company compared to the sector and its direct competitor Royal Bank of Scotland. The first part gives a short overview of past stock market performance, followed by comprehensive financial statement analysis based on the annual reports for the last 9 years. The final part of the research paper devoted to the company analysis from investors' viewpoint; it discuses future developments within the sector and makes final investment recommendation.
(2007, 1000 words)
The paper presents the background of Tesco reporting on its position with regard to Sainsbury's, Wal-Mart, Asda, etc., and conducting the company's financial analysis along the lines of profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, structure ratios, etc.
(2006, 4200 words)
The paper examines the impact of globalisation on First Choice Holidays PLC providing the background of the company, and discussing the recent changes in the travel and tourism industry brought about by new technologies and the changes in lifestyles. Analysis is conducted of the financial performance of First Choice Holidays PLC over 2001-2005.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper reports on Bloomsbury Publishing relating the company's history, conducting univariate analysis of their financial ratios for profitability, efficiency, liquidity and gearing, and calculating Altman's Z score of Bloomsbury Publishing.
(2007, 908 words)
This report examines the financial aspects of Imperial Chemical Industry plc in comparison with 3 other competitors in the industry, namely Victrex plc, Dyson Group plc, and Zotefoams plc. An overview of the industry is provided, followed by a comparison of size of the 4 companies based on turnover, classification of operating costs, breakeven analysis, deflation of sales and profits using RPI, and performance forecasting.
(2007, 874 words)
This paper analyses the overall business of Dyson Plc. It studies the financial aspects of the firm and explores the market value of the firm in terms of stock markets.
(2007, 900 words)
This papers analysis the financial accounts of a company using ratios. It also provides a deeper analysis in the dividend policy and draws upon the analysis of the shareholder perspective on the financial performance.
(2007, 900 words)
This report examines the financial aspects of Dyson Group plc in comparison with 3 other competitors in the industry, namely Elektron plc, Rolls Royce, and Bosch. An overview of the industry is provided, followed by a comparison of size of the 4 companies based on turnover, classification of operating costs, breakeven analysis, deflation of sales and profits using RPI, and performance forecasting.
(2007, 2500 words)
This paper analyses financial performance of Marks and Spencer, for years 2002-2008. The impact of the improved performance on the financial ratios is discussed. The resulting effect on the stock price, and also the firm's credit rating is also mentioned. The paper then looks at the opportunities for M&S, and the key challenges ahead. The impact of the pursuing the opportunities on the financial ratios is also discussed. As each ratio is analysed, and each opportunity discussed, recommendations and suggestions are made as to what is practical for M&S to pursue.
(2007, 990 words)
The aim of this paper is to evaluate the financial performance of Miller, a construction company. In order to asses its performance, financial ratios using data from the balance sheet and the profit and loss accounts within the period 2003-2005.
(2007, 3500 words)
This paper analyses the performance of Whitbread for the period between 2005 and 2006. A ratio analysis is the main part of the paper. However, others aspects of business are also explored: such as corporate governance, social responsibility and intangible assets. The paper uses the data to support a potential investment decision on the company assets.
(2007, 2100 words)
The paper outlines the differences in the reporting standards of income statement, balance sheet, auditors report and also looks at the specific items namely intangible assets, Property, Plant & Equipment and Segmental Information. The second part of the work outlines the details of how the two reports differ with regards to UK GAAP and IFRS accountability.
(2006, 4500 words)
The paper examines the performance of the US Company SC Medical Technologies (SC) and the UK company Iomart Group Plc (IG) comparing their weighted average cost of capital (WACC), and discussing their financial issues against the theoretical aspects of capital structures, cost of debt, cost of stock, etc.
(2005, 3500 words)
The paper reports on the financial performance of BHP Billiton and its main competitor Rio Tinto providing background information about both companies and comparing their profitability ratios, market ratios, efficiency ratios, liquidity ratios, etc. Cash flow analysis is conducted.
(2005, 5500 words)
The paper reports on the financial performance of Qantas Airways over the past five years describing the company's background and SWOT features, presenting information about their competitors, comparing their financial and market performance with that of other airlines, and conducting analysis of the company's financial strengths, cash flows, investment activities, etc.
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