...Business Analysis Part II The following business analysis considers the financial health, technological advantages, the effects of globalization, and a benchmarking analysis of Wal-mart in comparison with comparable organizations in their industry segments using United States companies. Competitors in the supercenter market are Target and Meijer, whereas Costco is a key competitor in the member warehouse-style market. Only Costco (Costco Annual Report, 2011) is currently competing in the international marketplace. Financial Health Wal-Mart Stores Incorporated (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT), and Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) are public held companies with stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and required to file an Annual Report on forms 10-K annually with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) (Stock Quotes, 2012). Meijer’s is a family-owned private company and not subject to SEC filings of their performance and is excluded from analysis because their financial data is not available (At 75, Meijer family still controls retailers destiny, 2009). Income Statement The latest income statements submitted by Wal-Mart, Target, and Costco to the Security and Exchange commission all reported millions in profit (Stock Quotes, 2012). Wal-Mart’s consolidated net income for its fiscal year ending January 31, 2012 is $15,699 million (Walmart Annual Report, 2012), which equates to a $4.54 net per share income, and resulted in $1.46 paid in dividends...
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...Wal-Mart Business Analysis Part 2 Dr. Kenneth Edick Wal-Mart Business Analysis Part 2 This paper compares Wal-Mart’s financial health to its competitors such as Target and K-Mart, which are also designed in retail multi-shopping department stores. Further review will detail how Wal-Mart’s rates in comparison of profitability through its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow in relationship to Target and K-Mart. Upon examination, this information will illustrate the future perspective success of Wal-Mart and determine areas of improvement such as sales, operating income, return on investments, liabilities, and cash flow. Further information will identify the processes that Wal-Mart has designated to comply with the Security Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Detailed evaluations will specify Wal-Mart’s financial performance and the principal tools of benchmarking analyses that differentiates Wal-Mart’s position in best practices, operational processes and procedures in the domestic and global markets as well as the technology advantages in relationship to Target and K-Mart (University of Phoenix, 2011). Financial Statements Wal-Mart implemented a new financial system, which reflects the retail method of accounting for inventory. This procedure affects the operating income and the consolidated net income for all comparable periods. Wal-Mart reclassified expense and revenue items within these statements of income for the purpose of reporting. However, the...
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............................................. 7 Action Plan & KPI Table..........................................8 Company Contact.................................................... 15 2 This interim National Packaging Covenant Action Plan is issued following the demerger of Cadbury and Schweppes in Australia. After a long and fruitful partnership Cadbury and Schweppes are going their separate ways in 2009. This new action plan provides Cadbury with the opportunity to re-baseline the National Packaging Covenant KPIs based on Cadbury data, and reset our targets. The National Packaging covenant initiatives fit well within our Global Environmental Programme, called ‘Purple Goes Green’. Cadbury has a global target of 10% reduction in packaging as part of our Purple Goes Green commitments. This target has been publicly stated, and programmes to meet the target are subject to ongoing assessments to ensure they are on target. Cadbury has enjoyed significant benefits from a number of good results of initiatives designed to reduce packaging and it’s environmental impacts throughout the supply chain. We are proud of our achievements, including: • The average percentage of Post Consumer Recycled content in our packaging continues to increase, reflecting ongoing success in influencing our suppliers to provide recycled content materials. • ECoPP has been included in our product design review processes with the use of the “Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool” (PIQET). PIQET was developed...
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...Sector Skip to content * Home * About Category Archives: Reports on Individual Indian Companies ← Older posts Indian Starch Sector Leader as well as World Starch Major Roquette are Tarnishing their Reputation by Not Coming Clean on the Acquisition Posted on January 22, 2011 by starchsector The day from which World Starch Major Roquette Freres announced the acquisition of Indian Starch Sector Leader Riddhi’s all runnning plants, there is widespread discontent amongst the minority shareholders of Riddhi Siddhi who are feeling cheated by the management of … Continue reading → Posted in Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols | Comments Off Roquette Enters India by Acquiring 3 Plants and straightaway getting 35 % Marketshare of Indian Starch & Starch Derivatives Sector — An Extremely Positive News for the Sector Posted on January 10, 2011 by starchsector On 7th January 2011, Starch Sector leader Riddhi Siddhi Gluco announced board approval for a restructuing exercise wherein it is transferring all its running plants into a subsidiary and World’s 3rd largest cornstarch player Roquette is taking a majority … Continue reading → Posted in Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols, Starch Sector News | Comments Off Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. – Q2 FY11 Results Analysis – Target Price Revised to Rs. 740 Posted on November 11, 2010 by starchsector Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. – Q2 FY11 Results Analysis – Target Price Revised to Rs. 740 Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. – Q2 FY11 Results...
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...According to the 2011 Annual Report, Target Corporation sales have reached a new high of $68.5 billion in 2011 compared to $65.8 billion in 2010. Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets found within the asset portion of a company's balance sheet. When you look at the balance sheet under the cash and cash equivalents it show Target most recent annual reporting has $1,712,000 cash equivalents for the year 2011.Target Corporation cash and cash equivalents for the years of 2011 are $1,712,000 whereas; in 2010 the company had $2,200,000 in cash and cash equivalents ("Target Corp. (tgt) Statements Of Financial Position, Assets", 2013). Target Corporation had a $488,000 decrease in cash and cash equivalents. This includes short-term investments, accounts and nets receivable, inventory and other current assets. Accounts payable is the money in which a company owes vendors for products and services purchased on credit. Accounts payable is under liabilities and equity on the balance sheet. Target Corporation recent annual report shows that total amount of accounts payable at $9,951,000 ("Target Corp. (tgt) Statements Of Financial Position, Assets", 2013). This is one of the largest current liabilities because of the fact the companies are constantly ordering new products or paying vendors for services or merchandise. Reference: Target Corp. (TGT) Statements of Financial Position, Assets. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.stock-analysis-on.net/NYSE/Company/Target-Corp/Financial-Statement/Assets ...
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...Marketing Strategy MKT306 Assignment July 2010 University of Sunderland, UK Joey Kwan Lay Kuan Student ID: 089111572 Table of Content Assignment Questions 1 Abbreviations Report 1.0 Executive Summary 2 3 4 2.0 Terms of Reference 3.0 Corporate Objective 4.0 Situational Analysis 4.1 Industry Analysis 4.2 SWOT Analysis 4.3 Competitive Advantage and Core Competencies 5.0 Recommendations 5.1 Segmentation Targeting and Positioning 5.2 Marketing Objectives and Goals 5.3 Marketing Strategies and Programmes 5.3.1 Product 5.3.2 Pricing 5.3.3 Place 5.3.4 Promotion 6.0 Conclusion Reference Appendix 5 7 8 9 11 12 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 25 33 34 41 MKT306 Marketing Strategy Assignment Questions This is an individual assignment as a single report in two parts. 1. Investigation and analysis Choose an individual brand or product line from either the producer and/or brand owner, who are involved in the marketing of an oral hygiene product or products. Investigate and evaluate their marketing strategy using contemporary marketing tools and techniques however this may be illuminated using examples from other companies /organisations. You can demonstrate the effectiveness of the reported policies for the chosen company by giving performance data against competitors in the market (e.g. market share, sales, profitability, etc.). 2. Recommendations Your remit is to put forward your own suggestions covering changes in marketing strategy that will improve the future performance...
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...SUMMARY Volatile Ltd. plans to invest $1 million in purchasing a parcel of share from one of the two considered target companies, Cochlear Ltd. and Sonic Healthcare Ltd. As the members of the “Investment Panel” of the company, we analyse various investment opportunities and make recommendations. This report firstly analyse the background of the two target companies. Both of the companies belong to healthcare industry. After industry and economic background analysis, we find that even though the economic was suffered a great loss after the global financial crisis, the healthcare industry was not influenced a lot. While doing the risk analysis, we divide it into three parts which are operational risk, strategic risk and financial risk. We found that although COH is facing several challenge, it has a better and more stable performance in the three aspects compares to SHL. Therefore, we recommend purchasing share of COH. 1. INTRODUCTION This report is aim to give analysis for investment decision between Cochlear Ltd. and Sonic Healthcare Ltd. The background of the companies, industry and economic will be assessed first. Furthermore, we will analyse two companies’ operational risk, strategic risk and financial risk. Finally, we will make recommendation base on the research. 2. BACKGROUND 3.1. COMPANY BACKGROUND Cochlear Ltd. (refer to COH in this report) was established in 1985 and listed in Australia in 1995. The company focuses on the development of implantable...
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...Integrated Company Analysis Target Corporation December 14, 2010 Group: B7 Eric Dowling Alex Davydov Matthew Melnicoff Soledad Querol Molly Rotsch Contents Executive Summary.............................................................................................................................................3 Marketing Analysis .............................................................................................................................................3 The Target Brand ............................................................................................................................................3 "The Guest" ....................................................................................................................................................4 Target's Competitors ......................................................................................................................................4 Expect More, Pay Less ....................................................................................................................................4 Rise of the Store Brand ...................................................................................................................................5 Up and Up......................................................................................................................................................6 The Introduction of PFresh......................
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...Marcela Beas Dr. Pepper Snapple Group March 5th, 2013 Current Situation Analysis Mission/Vision Statement The Dr. pepper Snapple Group fuses its vision and mission statements saying, “At Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, it is our vision to be the best beverage business in the Americas. Our brands have been synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor for generations, and our sales are poised to keep growing in the future.” This stamen is straightforward and informatively average. It establishes the company’s goal and core values. Also, it highlights DPS’ interest in future sales growth. The company includes its business strategy stating that it focuses on building and enhancing leading brands, pursuing profitable channels, packages and categories, leveraging an integrated business model, strengthening routes to markets, and improving operating efficiency (Dr. Pepper Snapple Group). External Analysis Government policies and regulations affect business development and growth. Products have to be consistent with the USDA’s dietary guidelines and adhere to the FDA’s standards for health claims. Due to the current post-recession economy, growth is expected to be slow since existing demand patterns are expected to change as consumers become more health conscious. Moreover, global awareness and concern regarding the impact of climate change continues to be a focal point as business seek to achieve better business in terms of reduced cost and risk while achieving positive impact on...
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...headquarter is in London and has around 14300 employees, has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1958 (Inchcape.com, 2011). Inchcape wants to acquire other automotive dealers to expend their market share. Pendragon is one of the most potential car dealers which Inchcape interested in. The main purpose of this report is to access Pendragon through knowing the main risk they face and analyzing their performance, financial status and evaluate whether Pendragon should be acquired by our company. According to the research and analysis covered, the contents have been divided into five parts: a. background b. context of Pendragon c. overview of Pendragon d. ratios of Pendragon e. evaluation of Pendragon CONTENTS 1. Background----------------------------------------------------------3 2. Context-------------------------------------------------------------3-4 3. Overview 3.1 survivors of recession----------------------------------------4-5 3.2 risks Pendragon faces----------------------------------------5-6 4. Ratios 4.1 Pendragon performance analysis---------------------------6-8 4.2 Inchcape performance analysis-------------------------------8 5. Evaluation---------------------------------------------------------8-9 6....
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...FIN ANCI AL SERVICES BO ARD S T R AT E G I C P L A N 2010/11 – 2012/13 INDEX PAGE DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................. 3 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5 5.1 5.2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 4 FSB VISION AND MISSION .......................................................................................... 5 Vision .............................................................................................................................. 5 Mission ............................................................................................................................ 5 Values ............................................................................................................................. 5 OVERVIEW OF FSB OPERATIONS ............................................................................... 6 FSB Governance Structure.............................................................................................. 6 FSB Operational Structure............................................................................................... 7 Line Departments ............................................................................................................ 8 Line Support Departments .........................................................
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...Marketing Plan Greenpeace Project Group 2 Greenpeace Project Coach: Study Year : Date of Marketing Plan: Helen de Haan 2010-2011 Feb-instroom, term 2, project 2 31-05-2010 1 Preface This marketing plan provides a comprehensive strategic plan for the NGO Greenpeace. It is aimed for Executive Managers and those who will conduct supervision of the implementation of this marketing plan. The marketing plan does not focus on technical issues, but rather examines basic principals concerning the internal- and external environment, strategy execution and the result realized after execution. To reinforce the purpose and profitable outcome of the marketing plan, there are, throughout this manuscript, numerous illustrative extracts with commentary, including company reports and other sources. Throughout the text some marketing- and financial terminology is used, for this reason foreknowledge of marketing and finance will be essential in understanding the analysis used in this manuscript and the true purpose of the strategic plan. Topics in the manuscript follow a logical coherent order. In part 1; general information about the internal- and external environment of Greenpeace is given, correctly identifying potential internal- and external threats and opportunities that may be in effect. After an exhaustive and thorough analysis, the information collected will be instrumental in conjuring up an efficient and effective marketing strategy which is clearly laid out in Part 2; “Marketing...
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...market (department stores). The company I have researched and given consideration against competitors is Target. The following will reveal that while Target is good investment posting positive returns, they have been slower in market performance regarding their competitors, primarily Wal-Mart, over the past five years as the following chart will depict. There are however positive signs moving forward and initiatives that should bring greater dividends in future performance such as the entry into the Canadian market and redesign of store in urban areas adopting the “City Target” logo and design. At the close of 2012 Target’s total sales and diluted earnings per share reached new highs of $72.0 billion and $4.52, respectively. Target invested $3.3 billion of capital in our U.S. and Canadian businesses, and we returned over $2.7 billion to our shareholders through share repurchase and dividend payments. Target reports that full-year results were right on track with their Long-Range Plan to reach at least $100 billion in sales and $8 in earnings per share in 2017, this would nearly double their earnings per share, positive signs! The following chart and notes were taken from the 2012 Target Annual Report and reveal Targets performance on common stock in relation to the S&P 500 as well as competitors with respect to a $100 investment (follows on next page). Target has given itself a bit of a boost by repurchasing $1.9B in common stock, equivalent to 32.2M shares....
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...1.0% increase in 2010. The balance sheet reflects growth over the past three years as well, with a continual revenue increase of over three million dollars from 2010 to 2011. The cash flow has also increased over the last year by eleven million dollars. Some things on the balance sheet that were of some concern were the shareholders equity declined and the long term debt increased (Wal-Mart 2011 annual report). My concern with the shareholder’s equity declining is that other potential shareholder and investors may look at this and think twice about investing in the company. The one thing an investor hopes to receive is a return on their investment, cash flow is up, and net sales are up but equity is down. The long term debt increased from 2010 to 2011; this is not a major concern because of where the United States economy is and was over the past few years. Companies have taken on more debt because of the economical climate of the country. Moving forward management should place emphasis on the profit gains and not the profit loses, show that... [continues] Business Analysis Part II This business analysis will compare the financial strength and wellness of Wal-Mart, Target, and Sears. The income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for Wal-Mart, Target, and Sears have been researched to complete this analysis. The analysis will cover the period from 2008 to 2011. Some reports were unavailable because the final quarter of the year for Target ended January 31...
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...Rachelle Stanley Columbia College FINC 350 A firm’s performance and financial situation is measured by financial ratios. In order to reach these ratios a financial analysis must be done on the company’s financial information. Financial analysis is the evaluation, selection and interpretation of financial data to assist in investment and financial decision-making. Financial data is drawn from many sources however, the primary source is data that is provided by the company in its annual reports. These annual reports consist of the income statement, the balance sheet and the statement of cash flows. Financial ratios can be used to analyze trends and compare the firm’s financial standing to those of other firms. Financial ratios are classified according to the information they provide. Some of the frequent used ratios are: liquidity ratios, P/E ratio and profitability ratios. Ratios should be viewed as indicators of a company’s background since most of them are not highly meaningful. I will use Target and JCPenney to analyze some of the above mentioned ratios, as well as compare them to the industry. Liquidity Ratios A liquidity ratio provides information on a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligation usually within the next 12 months or the company’s business cycle. Current ratio & quick ratio are two of the most frequently used ratios and both appear on a company’s balance sheet. An acceptable current ratio varies from industry to industry, the higher the...
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