Using the latest annual reports for your selected company, you are required to answer the following questions based on the report and accounts.

FINM036

Assignment 2 Preparations

CG Financial Statement Analysis

Using the latest annual reports for your selected company, you are required to answer the following questions based on the report and accounts.

1. When was the company setup, by whom and the head office?
2. When was the company listed on the LSE?
3. What are the main elements of the Chairman’s statement?
4. What are the main elements of the Chief Executives statement?

1. What are the main products and services offered by the company?
2. What are the net incomes over the last 5 years?
3. What is the % of revenue growth over the last 5 years?
4. What is the largest asset of the company balance sheet?
5. What is the largest liability of the company hold under assets?
6. What are the critical ratios for the company?

6.   What is the geographical spread of activity for the company in % terms?

7.   Who are the largest shareholders and % of ownership?

1. How many shares (%)  do the directors own in company?
2. How much money does the highest paid director earn?
3. How much does the whole board receive as a dividend?
4. What risks does the company face?
5. What is the structure of the board structure in terms of the various committees under it?
6. What is the current share price for the company?
7. Analysis of the competitors
8. Market share of the sector
9. Contribution of the sector to the UK economy
10. % of women on the board?
11. % of attendance by board members?
12. Competitive analysis of the company
13. External issues and impact faced by the company or the sector?