Question: Evaluate Targets most recent Form 1 0 - K . Also examine the most recent proxy statement. Use the information from the Form 1 0

Evaluate Targets most recent Form 10-K. Also examine the
most recent proxy statement. Use the information from the Form 10-K, and
from the proxy statement to address each of the following requirements.
II. For the most recent 3 fiscal years compute the current and quick ratios, average
collection period, days inventory on hand, days payables outstanding, and the
cash conversion cycle. Also compute the debt/asset ratio and the times interest
earned ratio, as well as the operating profit margin, ROA and ROE. Finally
compute the P/E and dividend yield. Comment on the trend for each of the ratios
and what seems to be the reason behind any significant changes.
III. For the most recent year only determine from the notes to the financial
statements the accounting method chosen for inventory valuation and for
depreciation. Discuss any leases and whether the amount treated as operating
leases and the amount treated as finance leases. Note for any marketable
securities or other investments the portion that are considered held-to-maturity,
trading securities, or available for sale securities.
IV. From managements discussion and analysis list the top three noteworthy items
regarding changes to sales and income.
V. Finally, determine whether the operating cash flows have changed as a percent
of net income (usually they would be expected to be more than net income). Also
note any restructuring charges and the reason for them if there were any.
Finally note any one-time items over the past three years and explain what they
pertain to.

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