Financial Statement Analysis

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Assessment Brief

Background:

You have recently joined a successful financial advisory firm as a financial analyst. The financial advisory firm offers a range of services to its clients, including research and recommendation to private and institutional investors and lenders on the investment and credit potential of large UK listed firms.

Requirement:

You have been approached by your manager who oversees research on a number of firms, including your allocated case study company.They would like you to prepare a report on the investment potential of the firm.

You are required to conduct an in-depth analysis of the company's financial performance and position, using information from their annual report and other relevant sources of information. This analysis should conclude with a recommendation based on one of the following scenarios:

a) Should a loan application for the company be granted by its banks? or

b) Should an equity investor purchase the company's shares?

Attachment:- Financial Statement Analysis.rar