Q1. Analyze the financial attributes of the four corporations on the previous page by placing an X in the box when the company has the characteristics noted below.
Q2. Use the descriptions below to match each corporation with its corresponding financial information. Then comment on why you selected the match.
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL (EAT) owns, develops, operates, and franchises the Chili’s Grill & Bar (Chili’s), On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina (On The Border), Maggiano’s Little Italy (Maggiano’s), and Romano’s Macaroni Grill (Macaroni Grill) restaurant brands.
Brinker International must be Corporation (_____ / B / C / D). Why?
CITIGROUP (C) is a diversified global financial services holding company whose businesses provide a range of financial services to consumer and corporate customers. The company operates in five business segments: Global Cards, Consumer Banking, Institutional Clients Group, Global Wealth Management, and Other.
Citigroup must be Corporation (A / B / C / _____). Why?
NIKE (NKE) is engaged in the design, development, and worldwide marketing of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. It sells its products to retail accounts, through NIKE-owned retail, including stores and Internet sales, and through a mix of independent distributors and licensees, in more than 180 countries around the world.
Nike must be Corporation (A / _____ / C / D). Why?
YAHOO! (YHOO) is a global Internet brand. The Company’s offerings to users fall into six categories: Front Doors, Communities, Search, Communications, Audience, and Connected Life. Yahoo! generates revenues by providing marketing services to advertisers across a majority of Yahoo! Properties and Affiliate sites. The majority of its offerings are available in more than 30 languages.
Yahoo! must be Corporation (A / B / _____ / D). Why?