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Assignments
The scenario:
You have just been appointed as a junior analyst with a large pension fund. Your manager requested that the analysts investigate four companies on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) on the London Stock Exchange and one bond in any market. The task is typically vague; the intention is to look for potential investments within the chosen sector. These investments should be companies which have ?sound fundamentals? and ?the capacity to realise significant profits? when ?the current market problems are resolved?.
You can use www.northcote.co.uk, www.pro-share, Crawford?s Directory of City Connections (copies in the library) and the Financial Times to identify companies within their sector classifications.
Write a 500 word report on each company and 400 words for the bond making a report of 2,400 words in length. Each company should start with the same letter as your surname or the nearest letter to it.
1. Your report should include the analysis of the; customers, markets, products, profitability, growth and risks of the companies. It is suggested that your report follows the broad format suggested below.
(45 marks)
2. A spreadsheet analysis of the company for the last three years using the format available on the NILE site. A full version of the last year?s annual report & accounts must be submitted with your assignment. This means you will have to obtain the last two annual reports & accounts to get three years figures. You should give a spread sheet analysis of the bond you have chosen and a reason why you have decided on your bond.
(40 marks)
3. Identify the net asset value per share and the share price and assess whether or not these companies represent an investment opportunity worth pursuing. Show two methods that can be used in finance to value your shares and explain if your shares are overvalued. (15 marks)
REPORT FORMAT FOR FINM014 ASSIGNMENT
The format below is intended as a general guide for the structure of each company report; it is not exhaustive, you may not feel it appropriate to include every part of the report.
Marketing & Economics
Industrial Sector
Describe the nature of the average/typical transaction
Market(s) served
Market situation ? rising, falling or static
Distribution channels
Customer profile
Products
Competition
Unique selling proposition
Social issues & Technological issues ? be very brief here.
Physical & Production Resources:
Premises ? importance varies
Machinery
Vehicles ? if relevant
Labour skills, quality & supply of labour, industrial relations
Ownership & Management
Who owns/controls the company? _ extremely important examine %?s
Background & expertise of management ? how do you rate them successful or not?
Financials
Structure, gearing, ratio analysis is mandatory use spreadsheet
Stock market performance for company/sector & rivals
General instructions for the completion of assignments. Please note the following points.
1. The assignment must be word processed with an appropriate front sheet.
2. Include a contents page and page numbering. Poor presentation will be penalised.
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4. Work must be your own and all sources must be referenced in accordance with the Harvard referencing guide that can be obtained from the library website. Given the practical nature of this assignment we expect references to annual report & accounts, ft.com and analysts reports but not great numbers of references to academic articles.
5. Marks will be awarded on the basis of the guidelines which accompany the full text of this assignment on the NILE site for this module.
To achieve 70%
1. Arguments show breadth and depth of analysis and understanding.
2. A high level of ability is shown in evaluating possible alternatives and arguments.
4. Illustrations, where given, are clear and accurate.
5. Recommendations are communicated clearly and are fully supported by explanations.
6. Several relevant sources are consulted.
7. Efficient use is made of Microsoft Excel and Word.
8. Correct format, front sheet and assignment submission procedure has been followed.
9. Presentation is of a high standard.
10. Referencing complies with the Harvard referencing guide.
To achieve 50%
1. A logical approach is demonstrated in attempting the project.
2. Arguments are discussed, but without a proper understanding of the theory being explained to the reader.
3. Recommendations follow logically from the different alternatives, but are not communicated with a high degree of clarity.
4. A small number of referencing errors are made, but all sources are acknowledged in an attempt at following the prescribed format.
NB you have plenty of time to do this assignment. Please do not ask for an extension.
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