Prepare a formal business report, containing the appropriate sub-headings (please see report format on page 7 for sub-headings to be used). Also use the marking grid on page 9 as a checklist of what to cover and sub-headings to use.
In your final report submission you are required to specifically address the following:
(a) Introduction - In your own words provide a brief, non-financial, overview of both organisations, describe their business activities and the aim of your financial analysis (maximum 250 words).
(b) In the µbody of the report (as per point 5 in the attached Suggested Formal Case report structure) - analyse the:
x Profitability
x Efficiency and
x Financial stability - both short-term and long-term
of both companies, using the ratios given and any other appropriate information.
Use sub-headings for the above areas of discussion (please see report format for sub-headings to be used). Under each area of discussion you should:
1. Identify and briefly define ratios of both companies over the years.
2. Compare ratios from one year to the other and between companies.
3. Give reasons as to why these ratios have changed over the years and why one company is better than the other.
4. Discuss any other information not given in this assignment that would help your analysis.