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STUDENT DETAILS
Name: Brad Hall
Student Number: GS715
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ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Lecturer: Vivienne Buss
Unit Title: Managing Finance
Assignment Code: ATF1
Assignment Title: Analysis of Financial Statements
Due Date: 29 May 2014
Date Submitted: 28 May 2014
Word Count: 3190

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MANAGING FINANCE Analysis of Financial Statements 2014

Prepared for : Vivienne Buss.

Subject: Managing Finance.

Submitted: 28 May 2014

Prepared by:

Bradley Hall GS 715

Executive Summary

The subject company of this report is the Burson Group, within this report the user will be provided with an overview of the automotive aftermarket industry in which Burson operates, an analysis of the financial year 2013 performance of the Burson Group and a comparison of this period to the 2012, 2011 and 2010 reporting periods. Additionally comparisons will be drawn to the financial performance of the Coventry Group and ARB Corp, two companies that trade within the same industry. Conclusion will be drawn on the performance and opportunities for the Burson Group.
The automotive aftermarket industry encompasses mechanical repair & modification services, manufacturing, re-manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing of all vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment and services. This industry provides products and services to an estimated 9.2 million vehicles. The Burson Group operates within the distributing and retailing segment of this industry. The