Consider a newly-listed company of interest to you and using
the 2009/2010 annual accounting reports describe its business and financial
environment. Subsequently, critically discuss the following topics:

a) Write a report for senior managers on how they could
improve the company’s financial performance and achieve the primary business
goals, such as profit and shareholders’ wealth maximization.

b) Analyze the sources of finance and the capital structure
of the company. Comment on the short- and long- term financial strategy of the
company.

c) Write a report detailing the factors contributing to the
selection of the dividend policy of the company. Make recommendations on the
decision-making process and the range of influences considered.

d) Investigate the capital investment process of the company.
Consider areas for improvement.

e) Comment on the risk exposure and the risk-return profile
of the company. Analyze the implications and provide recommendations in your
report.

f) Write a report to explain the benefits gained from
getting listed in the sock market and compare the financial positions of the
company before and after the flotation.

g) Evaluate the business strategies of the company.

h) If the company has acquired or merged with another
company, analyze the acquisition / merger motives, process, planning and
integration. Make recommendations for improvement should any future acquisition
/ mergers be contemplated. If not, then you may use another company to discuss
the issues set above.

i)Analyze the executive incentives of the company.

j) In what ways could the company take steps to ensure
greater efficiency of the stock market pricing of its shares?