The case provides students with (1) an understanding of the essence of the long-term financial health, (2) familiarity with the calculation and significance of various financial parameters, and (3) understanding of the impact of the operating company and the competitive performance of its investments in various types of assets, the return on these investments, as well as on the financial structure of its balance sheet. The case also allows you to discuss (1) the incomplete nature of the financial and lagging measures, and (2) the impact of fiscal measures on behavior, and (3) the fact that the financial analysis often leads to a better, more focused questions to be asked of management, not the final answer . "Hide
by Thomas R. Piper 13 pages. Publication Date: November 1, 2010. Prod. #: 911412-PDF-ENG
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