Case Write-up on Hudson General Evaluate the value of assets The major adjustments in the above evaluation is to decide the intrinsic value of two subsidiaries (Hudson LLC and Kohala JV) invested by HGC. First of all, HGC owns 74% stake in Hudson LLC (HLLC), the book value of which put on the balance sheet was $22 million. This means the value of the total HLLC would be at around $30 million. But on the other hand, we know that Lufthansa paid $23 million for 26 percent stake in HLLC two years ago and was going to offer an additional $30 million to further increase its share to 49 percent. If we take the latest offer price as the market price for HLLC, it will be valued at $130 million, the amount much higher than the value on HGC’s balance sheet.
Set out the following balances in a published balance sheet, including all the titles and headings required. The company draws up accounts for the year ended 31 December 2013 Share capital 25,200 Retained profits 25,350 Cash 900 Trade creditors 4,800 Plant, property and equipment cost 128,850 Share premium 18,000 Stock 5,400 Trade debtors 2,400 Accruals for expenses 1,800 Prepayments for expenses 3,900 Bad debt provision 300 Loans over one year 6,000 Plant, property and equipment accumulated depreciation 60,000 QUESTION B1 - Credi Ltd is a company with a financial year-end at 30 September 2014 The company had two identical fixed assets at 30 September 2014. Prior to recording the depreciation charge for the year and the effects of fixed asset disposal, each had a cost of £250,000 and each an accumulated depreciation of £160,000. Each had a residual value of £10,000 and a six year life originally. On 30 September 2014, one of the fixed assets was sold for £75,000 in cash.
LinkedIn generated over $970 million in revenue and over $21 million in net income that same year. In order to conclude whether Linkedin is a favorable investment, four valuation models were used for this analysis. Price-to-earnings (P/E) valuation, price-to-sales (P/S) valuation, discounted cash flow valuation, and average-revenue-per-user (ARPU). Three of these four valuation models provide evidence that the company is undervalued, and therefore is a good investment. We recognize that there are plenty of other factors that can affect their valuation currently and in the future, however, the analysis shows that today LinkedIn is a good company to invest in.
It reflects on how the country’s government spends efficiently as it is highly correlated to the economic growth. On the other hand, the government policy on budget deficit is also important in the political point of view of a country. In Malaysia, the government has been on budget deficit since 1999 until 2011. It is also budgeted that in 2012, the budget deficit will be 4.7% of GDP. According to the data from the Ministry of Finance, the highest budget deficit is in the year 2010 (ranging from year 1999 to 2011); 7% of GDP equivalent to USD 13.3 billion.
Wal-Mart - Strategic Audit I. Current Situation A. Current Performance In the past year Wal-Mart’s performances in market share, profitability, and return on investment have had significant changes compared to past years performance. * Return on investment now compared to previous years: they are paying out $63.079 billion to their shareholders compared to last years $58.763 billion and an average of $3.09 earnings per share of the 4.068 billion shares out. * Market share today: Out of 2,000 big companies Wal-Mart is at 17 with 201.36 billion in market value and in its industry of retail, Wal-Mart is ranked #1 with Home Depot and Target behind.
The following analysis will review how Ford Motor Company is currently performing as well as include information related to Ford's position in the marketplace relative to its competition. Financial Analysis In 2013 Ford delivered strong financial results achieving 18 straight quarters of operating profit and its fourth year in a row of positive net income. Ford had sales revenue of $146 billion in 2013 which was a $13.3 billion dollar increase from 2012 and reported net income after tax of $7.1 billion dollars which was an increase of $1.5 billion dollars from 2012. This resulted in earnings per share of $1.76 for the shareholders of Ford which was a $0.34 increase from 2012. What is equally impressive is that Ford generated positive cash flow of $6.1 billion in 2013 which was $2.7 billion dollars more than in 2012 "Ford Motor Company Financial Earning Reports & SEC Filings for Ford Investors",.
In case of Ryanair it could see that it is usually more than 21 days from 2008 to 2010 which is approximately 3 weeks. In 2009 there was quite difference when payment of obligation was 17 days. The production phase According to net property, plant and equipment turnover the sales and their value generated by this assets was highest in 2009 where 0.81 EUR was generated by each 1 EUR of investment in property, plant and equipment. The demand and collection phase Trade-receivable days provide us with information about receiving of money from customers. In this case it is from 4.6 days in 2008 to 5.41 days in 2010.
What’s the purpose of a profit and loss statement? A profit and loss statement serves as an essential document in financial reporting. The profit and loss statement allows an investor or a manager of the business to evaluate and analyse thing such as their profit margin, gross income, costs of goods, number of sales etc… Interpretation of Whitbread’s profit and loss statement data Turnover Turnover is the amount of money which is taken in by a business over a particular period of time. As shown on Whitbread’s profit and loss statement from 2001/2002 they had a turnover of £2014.3 million but from 2002/2003 they only had a turnover of £1794.1 million this is a decrease of £202.2 million in one year and this is a serious reduction in sales. The decrease in turnover could be due to the year just being quiet or it could be due to the other new businesses under the umbrella
The real challenge is to figure out a mutual beneficial solution which satisfies the needs of the various stakeholders. Apple currently has a market value of $469 billion , and its stock has recently reached $502.69 which is a 20 percent increase for this year . These financial figures are a testament to Apple’s ability to create value for its shareholders, while at the same time providing use value for its consumers. But, does this constitute the creation of “shared value”? According to Michael E. Porter, and Mark R. Kramer’s definition of ‘Creating Shared Value’ Apple has some work to do before it can boast that it creates ‘shared value’.
Since Mark and Spencer provides a good service over years they have a strong brand name for the company. When they are diversifying to the financial businesses in the market strong brand name very much effective to entrance the financial market. Because of the strong brand name they can grab a huge customer base in the beginning. • Geographically based divisions - Backward integration-Integration with the suppliers - Adequate