(1d, 2a, 2c-d, 3a-c) This week you will complete the analysis on Allied Materials, Inc. To access the Applied Materials Annual Report Form 10-K, click this interactive link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. If you are unable to open the link, click here for a PDF documentPreview the documentView in a new window. For an overview of the entire project, click Course Project Overview.

The first step is to complete your Applied Materials template by making any revisions required by your instructor. Be sure that all of the worksheets in your workbook are complete. Once your workbook is complete, you will use the information to create a Power Point presentation with a minimum of 11 slides (including title slide).

You can choose the background for your slides as well as include graphics. However, make sure that your slides are easily readable by your instructor. You are required to use Arial with a minimum 12 point font and a maximum 18 point font. Listed below is the order that your slides should be in. Refer to Figure 5.2 in the textbook for slides 2-6. Examples of slides 7 through 10 are located under appendix 5A.

Cover Slide - Include your name, date, and instructors name. Background on firm, industry, economy, and outlook. This information can be located on Allied Materials 10-K and financials. Short term liquidity analysis Operating efficiency analysis Capital Structure and long term solvency analysis Profitability Percentage contribution to revenue and to operating profit Operating profit margin Capital Expenditures Return on Investment Reference page