Choose any TWO companies. Evaluate the companies' financial performance over the past three years.

The answers should highlight the following aspects of the selected companies:

1. Introduction of the selected companies;

2. Calculation of relevant profitability ratios for the companies;

3. Calculation of relevant leverage ratios for the companies;

4. Analysis of the profitability and leverage ratios for the companies;

5. Comparison of the companies' financial performance;

6. Consideration of qualitative factors in evaluating the companies; and

7. Conclusion