FIVE ASAP

5 PAGES

APA

SOURCES:7

Topic: Pepsi Company

Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a report either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock.

Pepsi is the company. The completed report should include: • An introduction to the company, including background information.  • A complete and thorough financial statement review. • Pro Forma financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) for the next fiscal year, assuming a 10 percent growth rate in sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for the next year. • Complete ratio analysis for the last fiscal year using at least two ratios from each of the following categories: o Liquidity o Financial leverage o Asset management o Profitability o Market value • A calculation of Return on Equity (ROE) using the DuPont system.  • Assessment of management performance by calculating Economic Value Added (EVA).  • A synopsis of your findings, including your recommendations and rationale for whether or not to purchase stock from this company