Loblaws Inc.

The research should provide the necessary information for a reasoned investment decision with reference to a selected company. The basic aim of this research is to evaluate whether the underlying business represents a good investment in the long term (say three-year and beyond) and whether the stock price is fairly valued at this time so that an investment recommendation (buy, hold, or sell) can be made.

1. economic conditions;

2. sector and market structure;

3. products/services;

4. the corporation’s profile, management and business strategies, and relative

comparative advantages over its peers;

5. historical and financial information;

6. earnings forecast and firm value;

7. risk and potential problems; and

8. investment recommendations.

The team should use economic, financial, accounting, and quantitative approaches to analyze the above issues.