- You are required to select a company quoted on the FTSE 250 index which has the
same first letter as your surname. Imagine that you are acting as a financial advisor to a
potential investor in that company. You are to produce a report of a maximum2,500
words which covers the following issues for the last five years:
Section A
1. Profits, earnings and dividends (including a comprehensive ratio analysis).
2. Financial stability and liquidity (including a comprehensive ratio analysis)
+/-1500 Words
Section B
1. A critical reflection on the company portrayed by journalists and other financial reports
2. An evaluation of the corporate governance of the company.
3. Identify the asset value per share and the current market share price and assess
whether or not your selected company represents an investment opportunity.
+/-1000 words
You can use www.northcote.co.uk, pro-share and the FT to identify companies within their
sectoral classifications.
It is essential that all sources of information are correctly referenced using the Harvard
system.
Maximum words: 2,500words
