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1. Using the financial analysis in Case Study 7.1 of HMV Group and Tables 7.6-7 .13 of the course text (pages 114-121) as your example, create a ratio analysis of FedEx's 2006 and 2007 year-end results. Your analysis could include each table from the case study as a template. Do not complete the Interest Coverage ratio as there is not enough data to evaluate.
2. Create an interpretative write up of your financial analysis, explaining trends and items of concern for the directors of FedEx. For each ratio, you should describe ratio, inform the directors about