You are going to write a report to provide your readers with the most pertinent information that will enable them to get an overview of your company and its position within the industry before you analyze the financial performance of the company in Part 2.

Instructions

Research and then describe your company's primary business activities. You need to address all the following topics:

1. Inform your readers how part 1 aligns with the project objective
2. A brief historical summary
3. A discussion of competitors including the reason for the choice of competitors (rather than just a list of competitors)
4. The company's position within the industry
5. Recent developments within the company/industry
6. The key risk factors
7. The strategic direction of the company
8. Other items of significance to your corporation
9. Provide a brief summary of your findings in your conclusion and inform your readers of what your next steps are within the project objective.

In your report, utilize information from a variety of resources and select the most pertinent information.