Note: This task is identical to Recorded Presentation 1 in structure (see highlighted section below), but with a different focus, and it carries a weighting of 25% of the course grade.
You will undertake a case study analysis on the same case study company as you have been allocated for your final team assessment (to be allocated in WEEK 5), summarise your analysis, and present it to a risk-averse investor lacking in technical expertise.
The ASX 200 company you will be analysing for this assignment is Codan Ltd with ASX ticker CDA.
You will need to follow these steps:
FIRST – Complete a Macro Analysis of the company to be able complete the ‘Control’ Tab of the spreadsheet. This is needed to complete the ‘Operations’ Section.
- Read and answer the following questions on ratio analysis and forecasting:
- Using the Microsoft Excel workbook provided, input the data to reflect your company’s results for a minimum of the last three years. Analyse and discuss the following:
- Profitability using a Modified DuPont analysis as per the Excel workbook provided
- Sustainable growth rate for your company; and
- Cash flow analysis
- Please note that Chapter 5 of the textbook has detailed lists of the different ratios available for different types of analysis. Please also read the instructions contained in the Excel workbook. It is necessary to provide an interpretation of the calculated ratios so that your audience has a clear understanding of the implications of these results on their investment decision making.
- Using the Microsoft Excel workbook provided, input the data to reflect your company’s results for a minimum of the last three years. Analyse and discuss the following:
- Undertake your analysis and record a 5-minute video presentation. – Just presentation needed.
- Your presentation must be appropriate for an ordinary risk-averse investor with limited knowledge.
- Submit the PowerPoint slides, recorded presentation (mp4 format) and the MS Excel workbook via Gradebook.
You are expected to submit the PowerPoint slides, recorded presentation together with the MS Excel file through the submission link. Penalty will be imposed on non submission of Excel workbook.
Remember to refer to the marking guide for this task, to ensure that you have addressed all the criteria for the task.
Highlighted section below is for REFERNCE ONLY – Does not need to be completed
Recorded Presentation 1
For this task, you will undertake a case study analysis on a company and present it to an ordinary, risk-averse investor. It carries a weighting of 15% of the course grade.
The ASX 200 company you will be analysing for this assignment is Codan Ltd with ASX ticker CDA.
You will need to follow these steps:
- Perform an industry analysis of the sector that CDA operates in.
- Compare and contrast the business strategy CDA adopts in relation to another competitor.
- Discuss the implications of your analysis for potential investors in CDA.
- Undertake your analysis and record a 5-minute video presentation.
- Your presentation must be appropriate for an ordinary risk-averse investor with limited knowledge.
- Submit the PowerPoint slides, and video presentation (mp4 format) via Gradebook.
Remember to refer to the marking guide for this task, to ensure that you have addressed all the criteria for the task.
The following information provides additional details in relation to the assessment.
PowerPoint Slides
This PowerPoint is destined to be understood by an ordinary risk-averse investor. The language must be polite and formal, and avoid technical terms where possible. If such terms are included, they must be explained in formal but non-technical language.
Your PowerPoint must be structured as follows:
- Title page with your name, student number, case study number/title.
- A minimum of FIVE SLIDES summarising the content you are speaking to in the recording.
- One additional reference slide with AT LEAST THREE relevant academic or other appropriate references, for example a government report or company information from ASX/ASIC, using the UniSA APA Referencing system.
You may select your own design for the PowerPoint slides, but it must be formal and consistent with the marking guide criteria