Overview
G.4.1 Annual Report Project:Part #4 – Conclusions: Complete using MS Word – up to 80 points (You can
create in Google docs and then save as an MS Word doc to submit.). To answer each multi-part question thoroughly, you will most likely need at least two to three paragraphs.
Each question is worth 16 points. Think about this as you answer each one!
Be sure to type the question (and number…1, 2, etc.), skip a line, and type your response. Answer the questions using complete sentences. Bullet statements, outlines, and so forth are not acceptable and will result in zero points. Be sure that you use good grammar, sentence structure, etc. Also make sure that your writing is businesslike and professional. Your answers should be clear, concise, and complete. Lastly, make sure that your answers are your own. Plagiarism will result in zero points (see http://www.georgetown.edu/honor/plagiarism.html for information). If you need help with your writing, visit the English Writing Center (http://www.grossmont.net/tutoring/ewc.asp).
- Comment on your findings from the ratio analysis you performed in part #3 under Liquidity and Efficiency, Solvency, Profitability, and Market Prospects. Be specific! Give examples directly from the ratios you calculated in Part #3 and explain what they mean to you and for the company. You should discuss a minimum of 7-8 ratios.
- Identify what you believe to be the three different strongest aspects of the corporation. These aspects are not necessarily financial in nature; they could refer to the company’s competition, product, etc. Do you believe the corporation will be able to maintain these strengths over the next few years? Why or why not? Cite all sources, including annual reports and textbook.
- Identify what you believe to be the three different weakest aspects of the corporation. As in question #2, these are not necessarily financial in nature; they could refer to the company’s competition, product, etc. In what way might these weaknesses be overcome? Cite all sources, including annual reports and textbooks.
- Are you optimistic or pessimistic concerning the future of the corporation? What specific corporate or industry characteristics influence your opinion? This question requires some research to identify some of the characteristics that the company is facing with respect to its industry. Be sure to cite your sources.
Would you invest in the capital stock of this corporation if you had sufficient funds? To answer this question, assume you made an investment in this company in January 2010.
- Would your investment have increased or decreased in value? Provide specific data, details from your ratio analysis, to support your answer.
Submit Company's Annual Reports that you got from their website here. It should be a PDF file. Other formats and links will not be accepted. Part 4.2 Submit the Company's annual reports downloaded from their website in PDF format only. Other files or direct links will not be accepted
.Its from the other annual report projects in the past! If you have questions lmk!