-PLEASE NO USE OF CHATGPT- PLEASE FORMAT IN APA-SELECTED PUBLICLY TRADED MANUFACTURER IS NESTLE, S.A. 2022/2023 SEC 10-K LINK AS FOLLOWS:
https://www.nestle.com/investors/publications-GROUP 2022/2023 FINANCIAL REPORT LINK IS
https://www.nestle.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/2023-financial-statements-en.pdf - GROUP 2021 FINANCIAL REPORT LINK IS
https://www.nestle.com/media/mediaeventscalendar/a...- OUTSIDE RESOURCES MAY BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT
-PLEASE UTILIZE IF ACCESSIBLE THE FOLLOWING UNIT 8 LEARNING MATERIAL TO SUPPORT:
Dahlquist, J., & Knight, R. (2022, March 24). Principles of finance. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-finance/page... Dahlquist, J., & Knight, R. (2022, March 24). Principles of finance. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-finance/page... Dahlquist, J., & Knight, R. (2022, March 24). Principles of finance. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-finance/page... Dahlquist, J., & Knight, R. (2022, March 24). Principles of finance. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-finance/page... CFI Team. (2023). Ratio analysis. CFI Education, Inc. https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/ac... Dahlquist, J., & Knight, R. (2022, March 24). Principles of finance. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/principles-finance/page...PART IPlease generate and respond to the following deliverables:-Complete excel calculations for task 2 utilizing the the following link to access spreadsheet and include financial statements, figures and calculations for relevant financial ratios in analyzing Nestle, S.A. financial performance https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-con...
-Please include APA formatted report with detailed analysis and explanations for each of the four task indicated below, to include a summary of key findings and insights derived from this project and recommendations for the company based on financial ratio analysis.Task
- Use your selected publicly traded manufacturing company.
- Gather the company's most recent annual reports and any other relevant financial information.
- Complete the following tasks:
Task 1: Classify Financial Ratios Into Different Categories
- Classify a set of financial ratios into the following categories: liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, profitability ratios, efficiency ratios, and market value ratios.
- Explain the purpose and significance of each category of financial ratios.
Task 2: Analyze Financial Ratios Over Multiple Periods
- Calculate and analyze the selected financial ratios for the company over the past three to five years.
- Identify trends and patterns in the company's financial performance based on the ratio analysis.
Task 3: Demonstrate the Use of Financial Ratio Analysis for Risk Management, Performance Improvement, and Capital Structure Optimization
- Discuss how financial ratio analysis can be used to identify and mitigate financial risks faced by the company.
- Explain how financial ratio analysis can be used to identify areas for improvement in the company's financial performance.
- Demonstrate how financial ratio analysis can be used to evaluate different capital structure alternatives for the company.
Task 4: Apply Ratio Analysis in Financial Planning and Forecasting
- Use financial ratio analysis to project the company's future financial performance based on its historical trends and strategic goals.
- Assess the company's ability to achieve its strategic goals based on the projected financial performance.
PART IIPlease generate and respond to the following deliverables:-Please generate APA formatted comprehensive report summarizing the overall findings and providing insights into Nestle, S.A. financial performance. Report must include the following:1. Introduction: Identify the company and its industry. Provide a brief overview of the company's business model. 2. Financial statement analysis: Present the key financial statements and calculate the relevant financial ratios. Analyze the financial ratios and discuss any trends or patterns that you observe.3. Conclusion: Summarize your findings and provide insights into the company's financial performance.-Please generate PowerPoint Presentation that summarizes the key findings of the project. The presentation should include the following slides:1. Title slide2. Introduction slide: The introduction slide should provide a brief overview of the company and its industry. 3. Financial Statement Analysis Slide: Th ese slides should present the key financial statements and financial ratios. 4. Conclusion slide: This slide should summarize the findings and provide insights into the company's financial performance.