1.Executive Summary ABC Learning Centres Limited (ABC) has recently came into limelight in the childcare industry. It went into receivership on 6 Nov 2008 and Australian Government has announced to assist ABC to continue operation till end of 2008 by injecting $22 million. An analysis has been done on ABC on why the company has landed itself into receivership by analysing its annual Income Statement‚ Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement. Reading and analysing of news and articles in relation
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its growth strategy‚ (2) diversify its income sources and decrease its dependency on its biggest client (Noranda)‚ (3) strengthen its reputation which is important to win long-term complex projects in the future and (4) gain an additional minimum gross profit of over $6mln (see exhibit 3‚ scenario 2).
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the revenue. Gross profit in 2013 is $4315.0 with $4181.0 in 2012‚ followed by $3939.0 in 2011. Net income in the consecutive three years are 5‚ -245‚ 250. There is an dramatic fluctuation appeared. Ratio analysis Year/ratio 2011 2012 2013 Industry average Current ratio 0.90 0.77 0.82 Quick ratio 0.78 0.65 0.70 Gross profit ratio 55.6 51.7 54.6 Receivable turnover ratio 13.59 13.95 12.49 Inventory turnover ratio 18.45 19.25 19.51 Net profit ratio 1.74
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of the recession‚ Saks Fifth Avenue changed their methods of merchandising to become more profitable as well as tailor more to their customers but still kept their main focus on luxury and unique brands. In 2009‚ their net profit margin was a negative 9.7% with their net profit being negative $54‚512‚000 and starting off net sales as $564‚519‚000. The CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue‚ Stephen Sadove‚ decided that the company needed to pursue an offensive strategy rather than a defensive one. In order to
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investment costs operating. Low profit margin but with high incomes. It does not require much capital Low investment costs operating. High profit margin Buying Experience Increased sales and involvement in the process. includes price control and sales. They add value by serving intermediary. little control to provide an experience E2E Scale effect Its focus is on the experience of buy‚ with a range of services associated or included. Low-profit products Demand provided by
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Alternative Beverage Industry and Coca-Cola Analysis Student Example Dickinson State University April 24‚ 2014 Author Note This paper was prepared for Business Policy‚ taught by Holly Gruhlke. Alternative Beverage Industry and Coca-Cola Analysis The alternative beverage industry‚ including sports drinks‚ energy drinks‚ and vitamin-enhanced beverages have developed into a key component of beverage companies’ brand lineup. Alternative beverages have been relied upon by companies such as
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De Havilland Inc. Case Report Executive Summary Havilland‚ a high profile Canadian aircraft manufacturing‚ has decided to find a new supplier for two of its parts. Since they account for a high percentage of the total cost‚ it is crucial to find a supplier with a reasonable quote. In order to eliminate extra costs of negations and contract renewals‚ the company needs to develop a long term relationship with the chosen vendor. This also benefits Havilland
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Memo To: Daniel Carp‚ CEO‚ Eastman Kodak Company Re: Kodak’s Strategic and Industry Analysis Executive Summary: After taking a close look at the photography industry‚ it is evident that there has been a significant shift from the use of traditional film cameras to a market fully fledged and saturated with modern and updated digital cameras and digital photographic tools. As more consumers adapt to this technological change‚ the demand for digital cameras in the market grows substantially‚ which
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This is caused due to the increase in prices of raw materials‚ resulting in falling profit margins. The problem that the General Manager‚ Pravin Kulkarnii faces is the decision involving the potential price increase of the flagship glucose biscuit brand. Over the past 18 months‚ the manufacturing costs have increased resulting in decreased profit margins to 10%. There is substantial pressure to reinstate the margins back to 15% but it involves analysis of various constraints through logistics and
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Founded in 1989‚ Natureview Farm‚ Inc. is a small yogurt manufacturer. The current management team consists of‚ Barry Landers‚ CEO‚ Jim Wagner‚ CFO‚ Christine Walker‚ VP of marketing‚ Walter Bellini‚ VP of sales‚ Jack Gottlieb‚ VP of operations‚ and Kelly Riley‚ assistant marketing director. In 1997‚ Natureview received equity from a venture capital firm to help fund strategic investments. With proper management and necessary strategic investments‚ Natureview was able to grow its revenue from
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