AEM220 – Spring 2008 – OPTIONAL BUSINESS PROJECT
The objective of the assignment is to select and analyze a publicly traded company using basic business tools, concepts, and methods, as taught in the course.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
Groups must file a page stating the members of the group and the chosen publicly traded company with Victoria Parker (107 Warren Hall) by Friday April 11 at 1 pm. Every group should consist of 3 students, no more and no less. Vicki, the TAs, and the Professor will not accept emails for registration. There are no extensions to this deadline.
REQUIREMENTS
Every report must include the following:
1. Introductory page stating the name of the company, its date of incorporation, the main businesses that it participates in, and its mission statement. If the company does not have a mission statement, state so and suggest one. (3 pts)
2. A financial statement analysis including:
a. A “Du-Pont” system analysis for the last 5 years;
b. A basic ratios analysis for the last 5 years;
c. A comparison of ratios with two relevant competitors for the last 5 years;
d. A comparison of ratios with the overall industry your selected firm belongs to for the last 5 years.
The objective of the financial statement analysis is to examine the financial health of the business. While we ask that you use both Du-Pont and ratios, do not limit yourself to these tools. If you suspect some specific liquidity or profitability concerns, or if you feel that the organization is inefficient, or if you have a sense that upcoming events (maturing long-term debt, pending litigation, etc.) will significantly affe ...