250 words homework (within 6 hours): Financial Statements Analysis

Select one type of creditor or investor from the list below:

1. vendor (supplier of goods or products)
2. bank providing short-term financing
3. bank providing long-term loan (10 years or more)
4. bond investor
5. investor in common stock

Discuss at least three specific financial ratios that creditors or investors would be most interested in when analyzing financial statements, and why.