homework 494718

Analyst Report – 125 points (This assignment is to be completed individually) Part 1: Executive Summary – 10 points GOAL: For this section of the assignment you will have to succinctly summarize important information included in the annual report to provide the reader with a quick overview of the contents. Look at key findings from your report including financial information as well as industry information. Things that can be included – (these are just ideas include others if relevant): current financial information depicting health of organization, new products or markets, future growth opportunities. It is worth noting that an executive summary in business usually does not exceed one page, be clear and concise. Part 2: Company Profile – 10 points GOAL: For this section of the assignment you will have to locate pertinent company information contained in the annual report or on financial websites (example is finance.yahoo.com). Bullet pointing this information is appropriate for your report. You will have to identify the following items that are specific to your company: *Ticker symbol *Mission Statement as it is printed in the Annual Report *Corporate headquarters location *Date of Incorporation *Public Auditor *Name of CEO *Name of CFO *Stock classifications (common, preferred, both?) *Exchange (e.g.: NYSE, Nasdaq) *Dividends (have they been issued and for how much) Part 3: Industry Profile – 30 points GOAL: For this section of the assignment you will have to locate pertinent company information contained on financial websites (ONE example is finance.yahoo.com). Identify the market sector to which your company belongs. Describe what a market sector is and list three industry leaders and three industry laggards in the sector Identify and define the industry to which your company belongs. Research and describe what specific characteristics must a company have to be in that industry Attach your company’s…