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UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
BRISTOL BUSINESS SCHOOL
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS REPORT
THE CLOROX COMPANY
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC
HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
By
CHUYEN THI HONG HUYNH
ID: 08025397
MSc Finance
Supervised by
Dr. JING CHEN
JANUARY, 2010
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ACKNOWLEGEMENT
I would like to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Jing Chen for her supervision and guidance. Her priceless suggestions made this report profound and learning for me. Also I would like to thank Prof. Jon Tucker in helping me to broaden my view and knowledge in
Financial Statement Analysis. And I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to my parents for their encouragement, and continuing support.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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