For this assignment, giving attention to the comprehension and application of the financial tools and ratios discussed in class, in your text, and through careful research online, select a publicly traded company. It makes no difference if such company is listed with the NYSE, Nasdaq, FTSE (London Stock Exchange), SEHK (Hong Kong Stock Exchange – Hang Sang Index), TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange – Nikkei Index), or Dax (Deutsche Börse Group Index). Making use of this choice, carefully review the financial stability of the subject company paying careful attention to the financial statements and ratios highlighted in Chapter 13 of your text and discussed in class, and decide whether or not you would be willing to invest $10,000.00 in the common stock of this company.

A quality paper deserving of an outstanding grade (see Rubric – Assignments) will (1) provide a brief introduction of the company, (2) an analysis of the business itself, (3) a discussion of the financial stability of the company, and finally, (4) based on the use of the appropriate financial ratios, a decision as to the short-term and long-term viability of the company. Please do not forget to include a full explanation of your final decision. But, remember there is a two (2) page limit for your work.

Completion of this assignment is required no later than March 27th, on or 11:59 p.m. Any papers turned in late will suffer a penalty of 5 points for each day turned in late.

Grading for this assignment will be based on the following rubric.