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    Title: Financial Statements Analysis of Two Companies

    Industry/Sector: Computer Software

    Student Name: Ireneus Kagashe

    Student ID: MBA-IT/0006/T.2009

    Module Name: Financial Statements Analysis for Managers

    Module Code: IAA58BUS

    Module Lecturer: Prof. Mohan Lal Arora

    Due Date: 18th January 2010

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    Abstract

    This report intends to address module learning outcomes of Financial Analysis for Managers

    module mapped to the evaluation of performance, financial position and cash flows of two

    companies in the same industry, selection and application of appropriate financial analytical

    tools for evaluation, recommendation on which company to invest and recommendation for

    improvement to underperforming company.

    The report will start by giving an introduction on what the report is all about followed by brief

    background information of the two companies i.e. Company X and Y.

    It will be followed by financial analysis of the two companies which involves selection and

    application of appropriate financial analytical tool for evaluation.

    Following that is the decision, as an investor, on which company to invest at and finally is the

    recommendation to the management of the underperforming company for improvement.

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    Contents

    Abstract........................................................................................................................................................ 2

    1.

    Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 4

    2. Background ........................................................................................................................................... 4

    2.1 Company X background ..................................................................................................................... 4

    2.2 Company Y background ..................................................................................................................... 5

    3. Financial analysis of companies ........................................................................................................... 5

    3.1 Ratios Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 6

    3.1.1 Liquidity ratios............................................................................................................................. 6

    3.1.2 Leverage ratios ............................................................................................................................. 9

    3.1.3 Activity ratios............................................................................................................................. 12

    3.1.4 Profitability ratios ...................................................................................................................... 15

    3.1.5 Investment ratios ........................................................................................................................ 19

    3.1.6 Cash flow ratios ......................................................................................................................... 22

    4.

    Investment decision............................................................................................................................ 24

    5. Recommendations to management of underperforming company ..................................................... 25

    6. Conclusion .......................................................................................................................................... 26

    References................................................................................................................................................... 27

    Appendices.................................................................................................................................................. 28

    Appendix A: Five years financial statements for Company X ............................................................... 28

    Appendix B: Five years financial statements for Company Y................................................................ 33

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    1. IntroductionIn assessing the performances of organizations belonging to the same industry/sector it is

    misleading to perform direct comparison of figures such as profit or revenues. This is because

    there are always differences in the organizations in terms of scale of operations and therefore you

    cannot conclude that company A that has made a profit more than company B is performing

    better than the other without considering other factors.

    Using financial analytical tools, however, the problem of scale is eliminated and comparison can

    be made between organizations in the same industry in terms of their performances.

    This report through the use of financial analytical tools is going to evaluate performance,

    financial position and cash flow of two organizations in the computer software industry namely

    Company X and Company Y. Moreover it will recommend on which company to invest to and

    why following the assessment and what measures the management of the underperforming

    company should take to improve performance.

    2. Background2.1 Company X background

    Company X is a dedicated security technology company that secures systems and networks from

    known and unknown threats. It allows home users, businesses, government agencies, service

    providers and its partners with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously

    track and improve their security and compliance. The Company operates its business in five

    geographic regions: North America; Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA); Japan, Asia-

    Pacific, excluding Japan; and Latin America. Its product lines are system security, network

    security and vulnerability and risk management.

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    2.2 Company Y background

    Company Y provides security, storage and systems management solutions to help businesses and

    consumers secure and manage their information. The Company conducts its business in three

    geographic regions: Americas, which includes United States, Canada, and Latin America;

    EMEA, which includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific Japan (APJ). Its

    delivery network includes direct, inside, and channel sales resources that support its ecosystem

    of more than 40,000 partners, as well as various relationships with original equipment

    manufacturers (OEMs), Internet service providers (ISPs), and retail and online stores. It provides

    customers with software and services that protect, manage and control information risks related

    to security, backup and recovery, storage, compliance, and systems management. The Company

    operates primarily in three markets within the software sector: security, storage and systems

    management.

    3. Financial analysis of companiesThere are several tools for analyzing performances of companies given their financial statements.

    The tools are like trend analysis, common-size analysis, ratio analysis and industry analysis.

    Trend analysis method analyzes statements for a number of years to study the trend as compared

    to a base year. In common-size analysis a base for comparison in financial statements is provided

    and components of the base are compared to find their contribution to the base. In ratios analysis,

    ratios of various components of statements are calculated to analyze performances.

    Since this assignment demands analysis and comparison of performances of two companies in

    the same industry, the method that I will use is ratio analysis. This decision has been made

    because trend analysis may not provide accurate results as the base year chosen for comparison

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    could be a bad year. Common-size analysis has this weakness of not having benchmarks as to

    how much the percentages of the items/components of the statements should be.

    3.1 Ratios Analysis

    Financial ratios provide quick and relatively simple means of assessing the financial health of a

    business (Atrill, P and McLaney, E 2006). There are about five categories of ratios namely,

    liquidity, leverage (gearing), activity (efficiency), profitability and investment. A small number

    of ratios calculated, however, can help to build a good picture of the performance and position of

    a business. For the context of this assignment ratios used are liquiditys current ratios, leverages

    debt-to-equity ratios, activitys total assets turnover ratios, profitabilitys return on net worth

    ratios, investments price earnings ratios and cash flows cash flow per share ratios.

    3.1.1 Liquidity ratios

    These ratios measure the firms ability to meet its maturing shortterm obligations.

    - Current ratiosThis ratio compares the assets of the business soon to be turned into cash with the current

    liabilities i.e. the extent to which the claims from short term creditors are covered by

    current assets.

    Current Ratio = Current Assets

    Current Liabilities

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    Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X 3.14 3 2.72 2.94 2.6

    Company Y 2.17 1.12 1.23 0.98 0.94

    Benchmark 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

    Table 3.1: Current ratios

    Graph 3.1: Current ratios graph

    Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    X trend 100 95.54 86.62 93.63 82.8

    Y trend 100 51.61 56.68 45.16 43.32

    Table 3.2: Current ratios trend

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    Graph 3.2: Current ratios trend

    Company X Analysis

    From the calculated ratios we see that in both years the ratios were higher than the

    industry average of 1.5times. It should be noted that the higher the ratio the higher the

    liquid the company is. In 2004 the ratio was 3.14 times, which is above the industry

    benchmark of 1.5 times. In subsequent years the ratios have been decreasing but not

    reaching the industry benchmark though. Despite the higher ratios being favourable,

    sometimes they have negative implications as it might mean that funds are tied up in cash

    or other liquid assets and are not, therefore, used as productively as they might otherwise

    be. So the company should try to lower the level of current assets to match the

    benchmark. In the trend analysis of ratios taking year 2004 as a baseline, we see that the

    ratios are decreasing by small percentages from year 2005 onwards. This is a good sign

    that the company is trying to lower ratios so as to match the industry benchmark.

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    Company Y Analysis

    In years 2005 and 2006 the ratios were below the industry benchmark which implies that

    the company in those years was decreasing in liquidity. In years 2007 and 2008 the ratios

    were 0.98 and 0.94 times which meant the company could not cover claims from short

    term creditors using current assets. The trend of current ratios show that, taking year 2004

    as baseline which is a good year as it was above industry average; the percentage in year

    2005 dropped by to 51.62%, in 2006 dropped to 56.68% and continued to drop in the

    subsequent years i.e. 2007 and 2008 below the percentages in year 2005 and 2006. This

    means as years went by, the company became less liquid which is not a good sign and

    management should strive to either increase the value of current assets or decrease the

    current liabilities.

    3.1.2 Leverage ratios

    These ratios measure the extent to which the firm has been financed by debt.

    -

    Debt to Equity ratios

    This ratio shows what proportion of equity and debt (total liabilities) that the company is

    using to finance its assets (Investopedia ULC 2010).

    Debt to equity ratio = Total Debt

    Total Equity

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    Years 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X 0.87 0.84 0.96 0.78 0.97

    Company Y 0.52 0.31 0.53 0.65 1.7

    Benchmark 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09

    Table 3.3: Debt-to-equity ratios

    Graph 3.3: Debt-to-equity ratios

    Years 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X 100 96.55 110.34 89.66 111.49

    Company Y 100 59.62 101.92 125 326.92

    Table 3.4: Debt-to-equity ratios trend

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    Graph 3.4: Debt-to-equity ratios trend

    Company X

    From the calculated ratios versus industry benchmark in all years the debt to equity ratio

    values are lower than the industry benchmark. This means something good is happening

    to this company as it is paying down its debts in a well good proportion as we know that

    paying down debts saves the company from paying high interest rates meaning the

    money that could have been used to pay interest rates would be used to pay higher

    dividends. From the trend of ratios taking year 2004 as a base line, we see that in year

    2005 the percentage dropped to 96.55% which implies in 2005 the Company X paid off

    more debts in 2005. In 2006 however, the percentage was 110.34% which implies that

    the company borrowed more than during the baseline year which is not a good sign. In

    2007 the percentage was 89.66% in comparison with the base year which is a good sign.

    In 2008 however the percentage shot to 111.49% which is not a good sign as it indicates

    that the company was borrowing more than paying off debts.

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    Company Y

    From the ratios it is observed that in year 2004 the ratio was below the industry average

    which is good. In 2005 the ratio was also down than the average and down than the ratio

    of its previous year 2004 which meant company was paying off debts. In 2006 and 2007

    the ratios rose a bit but still below the average which is the safe side. However in 2008

    the ratio was higher than the industry average meaning the company was in a bad shape

    as it was not paying off debts or it was borrowing more than paying off debts. The more

    they borrow the ability to pay interest on the debts becomes uncertain.

    The trend of ratios taking year 2004 as the baseline which was a good year, reveal that

    the trend from year 2005 through year 2008 was increase in percentage. This is not a

    good sign as the company was borrowing more that setting off its debts. Even though

    borrowing sometimes is the cheaper way to fund the company than stock selling or using

    retained profits, the management of company Y should try to minimize the borrowings as

    some debts bear higher interests which is not good for the company.

    3.1.3 Activity ratios

    These ratios measure how effectively a firm is using its resources.

    - Total assets turnoverThis ratio takes into account total assets of the firm in relation to turnover. The higher the

    ratio the better position the company is in.

    Total assets turnover = Sales

    Total Asset

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    Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X 0.4 0.37 0.41 0.39 0.46

    Company Y 0.46 0.23 0.29 0.32 0.58

    Benchmark 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

    Table 3.5: Total assets turnover ratios

    Graph 3.5: Total assets turnover ratios

    Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X 100 92.5 102.5 97.5 115

    Company Y 100 50 63.04 69.57 126.09

    Table 3.6: Total assets turnover trend

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    Graph 3.6: Total assets turnover ratios trend

    Company X

    In the calculated ratios, in both years (2004 through 2008) the ratios were below the

    industry benchmark. This means company X in all years was not generating enough

    revenues in comparison with the industry average. The management of company X

    should either increase turnover or some inefficient assets should be disposed off. Also

    taking base year as 2004, the trend analysis of ratios dont give enough information as

    whether the company is trying to improve or what as the base year itself was a bad year

    (below industry benchmark). This is because in 2005 the trend percentage dropped to

    92.50%, in 2006 it rose to 102.50%, in 2007 it dropped again to 97.50 and in 2008 it rose

    to 115%.

    Company Y

    In the calculated ratios, in both years (2004 through 2008) the ratios were below the

    industry benchmark. This means company Y in all years was not generating enough

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    revenues in comparison with the industry average. The management of company Y

    should either increase turnover or some inefficient assets should be disposed off. Also

    taking base year as 2004, the trend analysis of ratios for year 2005 shows the trend

    percentage dropped to 50%, in 2006 it rose to 63.04%, in 2007 it was 69.57 and in 2008 it

    rose to 126.09%. The trend shows that even though the ratios were below the average but

    company Y was trying to improve the ratios as after the drop of 2005 the percentages

    have been increasing and hopefully the ratios will match or surpass the benchmark.

    3.1.4 Profitability ratios

    These ratios measure managements overall effectiveness as shown by the returns generated on

    sales and investment.

    - Return on net worth or return in equity (ROE)The number tells shareholders how effectively a company and its management are using

    their money as it measures how much a company earns on each dollar that investors in its

    common stock have put into the company. The higher the ROE than the industry

    benchmark the better the position the company is in.

    Return on net worth = Net income after taxes x 100

    Net worth

    Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X 18.3 8.24 9.63 8.76 9.9

    Company Y 14.46 11.49 3.49 4.23 -169.1

    Benchmark 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3 14.3

    Table 3.7: Return on net worth ratios

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    Graph 3.7: Return on net worth ratios

    Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X 100 45.03 52.62 47.87 54.1

    Company Y 100 79.46 24.14 29.25 -1169.4

    Table 3.8: Return on net worth ratios trend

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    Graph 3.8: Return on net worth ratios trend

    Company X

    We can see from the ROE ratios, in 2004 the ratio was 18.3 which was higher than the

    benchmark which is a good sign that as a climbing return on equity inevitably leads to a

    climbing stock price as investors realize that each shilling invested in the company is

    earning more and more. In years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 the ROE values were below

    the industry benchmark which is not a good sign. This fall below benchmark could

    indicate that the companys customers werent willing to pay as much for the companys

    product or that the product is getting more expensive to produce. New competition could

    be forcing the company to spend more on marketing and sales support

    Trend of ratios taking year 2004 as baseline indicates a significant fall from 2004 to 2005

    as the percentage in 2005 as compared to baseline was 45.03%. This is not a good sign as

    the fall was more than 20%. This meant something wrong was cooking for a while and a

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    company could not be able to see it. In 2006 the percentage was increased a bit as

    compared to the previous year but not well enough as compared to the base year which

    again is not a good sign. In 2007 the percentage dropped a bit as compared to its previous

    year which is still not a good sign as it is way below the base year percentage. In 2008 the

    percentage increased as compared to year 2007 but still the percentage was well below

    the base year. This fall from 2005 to 2008 of return on equity inevitably should have led

    to falling stock prices as investors should have realized that each shilling invested in the

    company is earning less and less.

    Company Y

    We can see from the ROE ratios, in 2004 the ratio was 14.46 which was higher than the

    benchmark which is a good. In years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 the ROE values were

    below the industry benchmark which is not a good sign. This fall below benchmark could

    indicate that the companys customers werent willing to pay as much for the companys

    product or that the product is getting more expensive to produce. New competition could

    be forcing the company to spend more on marketing and sales support

    Trend of ratios taking year 2004 as baseline indicates a significant fall from 2004 to 2005

    as the percentage in 2005 as compared to baseline was 76.46%. This is not a good sign as

    the fall was more than 20%. This meant something wrong was cooking for a while and a

    company could not be able to see it. In 2006 and 2007 the percentages as compared to the

    base year base year were 24.14% and 29.25% which again is not a good sign. In 2008 the

    percentage fell to negative 1169.43 which is a worse case. This fall from 2005 to 2008 of

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    return on equity inevitably should have led to falling stock prices as investors should

    have realized that each shilling invested in the company is earning less and less.

    3.1.5 Investment ratios

    These ratios assess the returns and performance of shares held in a business from the perspective

    of shareholders who are not involved with the management of the business

    - Price earnings (P/E) ratioThis ratio is calculated by dividing market price per share with earnings per share and it

    measures market confidence in the future of a business as it tells how many times a stock

    is trading (its price) per each amount of earning per share (EPS).

    Years 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Price earnings ratio (times) 19.47 8.84 9.5 9.35 8.04

    Price earnings ratio (times) 4.74 11.11 27.97 19.5 5.96

    Benchmark (times) 28.0 28.0 28.0 28.0 28.0

    Table 3.9: Price earnings ratios

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    Graph 3.9: Price earnings ratios

    Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X 100 45.4 48.79 48.02 41.29

    Company Y 100 234.39 590.08 411.39 125.74

    Table 3.10: Price earnings ratios trend

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    Graph 3.10: Price earnings ratios trend

    Company X

    From the calculated price earnings ratios, in 2004 we see that the ratio was 19.47 which is

    below the industry benchmark of 28.0. This is not a good sign as it means the companys

    stock price fell disproportionately to its profits or its profits rose disproportionately to its

    stock price. In years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 the P/E ratios dropped significantly

    below the industry benchmark which is also a very bad sign in terms of earnings power of

    business.

    Trend ratios calculated taking year 2004 as a baseline indicates that in year 2005 the

    trend indicates a drop of about 54% compared to the base year. This should have alerted

    investors who specialize in undervalued stocks because the trend has fallen by more than

    25% compared to the base year. The case is the same for following years i.e. 2006, 2007

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    and 2008 as the trend percentage has fallen by a large percentage (over (50%) which is

    not good news for the company.

    Company Y

    In both years the P/E ratios were below the industry average. This is not a good sign as it

    means the companys stock price fell disproportionately to its profits or its profits rose

    disproportionately to its stock price. From the calculated P/E ratios, in 2004 and 2005 we

    see that the ratios were 4.74 times and 11.11 times which were below the industry

    benchmark of 28.0 times indicating a bad sign. In year 2006 the ratio was 27.97 times,

    which was approximately the same as the industry average signaling a good sign. In years

    2007 and 2008 the ratios were below again the industry average which is also a very bad

    sign in terms of earnings power of business.

    Trend ratios calculated taking year 2004 as a baseline indicates that in year doesnt have

    much to offer in terms of analysis as year 2004 was a bad year in comparison with the

    benchmark.

    3.1.6 Cash flow ratios

    These ratios act as good indicators of liquidity of a firm.

    - Cash flow per shareThis is a useful measure for the strength of a firm and the sustainability of its business

    model

    Cash flow per share = Cash flow from operating Activities Pref. Dividend

    Number of Equity share

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    Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X ($) 2.21 2.5 1.82 2.45 2

    Company Y ($) 1.7 1.48 1.85 2.17 2.04

    Table 3.11: Cash flow per share ratios

    Graph 3.11: Cash flow per share ratios

    Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Company X 100 77.78 55.56 83.33 68.52

    Company Y 100 84.15 94.54 114.75 109.84

    Table 3.12: Cash flow per share ratios trend

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    Graph 3.12: Cash flow per share ratios trend

    Company X and Company Y analysis

    Since there is no benchmark for this ratio, analysis of these two companies using cash

    flow per share ratios will be based on comparison. It can be seen that from the calculated

    ratios, on average for all years the cash flow per share values for Company X are higher

    than those for Company Y. The higher the ratios the better position the company is. So

    Company X is in a better position in that aspect as compared to Company Y.

    4. Investment decisionAn investor before deciding to invest at a certain business or company will be concerned with the

    returns which are going to be obtained in relation to the risk associated with the investment. Thus

    profitability, leverage and investment ratios will be used to determine on which company to

    invest.

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    From the profitability ratios i.e. return on net worth or return on equity (ROE), as shown in the

    graph 3.7 and table 3.7 the ratios of Company X in general are higher than the ratios of Company

    Y which means Company X is more profitable than Company Y.

    From the leverage ratios calculated i.e. Debt-to-Equity ratios as shown in table 3.3 and graph 3.3,

    it can be concluded that, on average for all years the Debt-to-Equity ratios for Company X are far

    better than that for Company Y as the ratios for Company X are below the industry benchmark

    which is a good sign.

    From the investment ratios calculated i.e. price earnings ratios as depicted in table 3.9 and graph

    3.9, on average in years 2004 through 2008, the cash flow per share ratios for Company X are

    higher that for Company Y. this means Company X is stronger and sustainable businesswise as

    compared to Company Y.

    Therefore, from the comparison of profitability, leverage and investment ratios, I can conclude

    that Company X is performing better than Company Y. So as an investor, from the above

    conclusion, I would invest in Company X.

    5. Recommendations to management of underperforming companyWe have seen that Company Y is the underperforming company of the two. In order to improve

    performance so at least to match Company X, the management of Company should work on the

    following:

    - The management of Company Y should try to minimize the total debts by paying themoff. Paying down debts is a good use of cash when the debt thats being retired carries a

    high interest rate. Instead money going out the door to pay banks in terms of interest, in

    the future it will become earnings that should drive the stock price higher or pay higher

    dividends.

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    - The management of Company Y should thrive to increase the net income in order toincrease its net worth or return on equity. They should try to minimize unnecessary

    selling, general and administrative expenses. Also unprofitable research and development

    expenses should be cut off and unusual expenses should be avoided. With the above

    suggested measures the net income of Company Y will increase and consequently will

    increase the net worth and cash flow per share.

    6. ConclusionIt is clear that, in assessing companies to see their performances it is requires the use of proper

    financial tools for analysis rather than looking at absolute figures and concluding that one

    company is performing better than the other. The use of financial ratios as a tool for analysis has

    revealed that Company X is performing better than Company Y. This has come from the fact that

    profitability, leverage and investment ratios of Company X performed better than those of

    Company Y when compared. Even though ratios have led us in analyzing the performances of

    the two companies and concluding the well performing company of the two, by themselves they

    cannot explain why certain strengths and weaknesses exist, or why certain changes have

    occurred. Only a detailed investigation will reveal these underlying reasons

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    References

    - Investopedia ULC (2010) Debt-Equity Ratio [online] available from [11

    th

    January 2010]

    - Atrill, P and McLaney, E (2006) Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists. 5th Ed.Essex: Pearson Education Limited

    - Microsoft Corporation (2009) Advisor FYI Definitions [online] available from [7

    thJanuary 2010]

    - Microsoft Corporation (2009) Company Financial Statements [online] available from [5th January 2010]

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    Appendices

    Appendix A: Five years financial statements for Company X

    Company X

    Balance sheets as at 31st December

    (Figures in millions USD)

    2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Assets

    Cash and Short Term Investments 524.08 1,044.89 605.35 732.93 510.75

    Total Receivables, Net 146.38 159.13 170.86 232.06 322.99

    Total Inventory 0 0 0 0 0

    Prepaid Expenses 99.51 79.13 132.2 135 221.9

    Other Current Assets, Total 200.46 283.19 268.23 280.19 349.15

    Total Current Assets 970.43 1,566.34 1,176.63 1,380.17 1,404.79

    Property/Plant/Equipment, Total Net 91.72 85.69 92 94.67 114.44

    Goodwill, Net 439.18 437.49 530.48 750.09 1,169.62

    Intangibles, Net 107.13 80.09 113.57 220.13 315.8Long Term Investments 400.6 212.13 634.82 585.87 82.97

    Note Receivable - Long Term 0 0 0 0 0

    Other Long Term Assets, Total 237.48 254.5 252.77 355.6 370.27

    Other Assets, Total 0 0 0 0 0

    Total Assets 2,246.53 2,636.23 2,800.27 3,386.52 3,457.88

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

    Accounts Payable 32.89 34.68 35.65 45.86 41.53

    Payable/Accrued 0 0 0 0 0

    Accrued Expenses 135.45 191.24 171.33 250.61 277.33

    Notes Payable/Short Term Debt 0 0 0 0 0Current Port. of LT Debt/CapitalLeases

    0 0 0 0 0

    Other Current Liabilities, Total 546.4 652.41 823.4 853.55 1,009.77

    Total Current Liabilities 714.74 878.32 1,030.38 1,150.02 1,328.63

    Total Long Term Debt 0 0 0 0 0

    Deferred Income Tax 204.8 147.13 149.92 0 0

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    Minority Interest 0 0 0 0 0

    Other Liabilities, Total 125.75 176.14 192.72 331.18 376.77

    Total Liabilities 1,045.28 1,201.59 1,373.02 1,481.20 1,705.39

    Redeemable Preferred Stock 0 0 0 0 0Preferred Stock - Non Redeemable,Net

    0 0 0 0 0

    Common Stock 1.62 1.71 1.73 1.73 1.81

    Additional Paid-In Capital 1,178.86 1,443.74 1,527.84 1,810.29 2,053.25

    Retained Earnings (AccumulatedDeficit)

    -4.81 31.81 169.28 364.08 536.28

    Treasury Stock Common 0 -68.4 -303.07 -303.27 -819.86

    Other Equity, Total 25.58 25.78 31.47 32.5 -18.99

    Total Equity 1,201.25 1,434.64 1,427.25 1,905.33 1,752.49

    Total Liabilities & Shareholders

    Equity

    2,246.53 2,636.23 2,800.27 3,386.52 3,457.88

    Total Common Shares Outstanding 162.27 167.69 159.92 160.55 153.53

    Total Preferred Shares Outstanding 0 0 0 0 0

    Company X

    Income Statements for years ended 31st December

    (Figures in millions USD)

    2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Revenue 907.57 981.63 1,145.16 1,308.22 1,600.07

    Total Revenue 907.57 981.63 1,145.16 1,308.22 1,600.07

    Cost of Revenue, Total 153.91 170.04 246.84 305.74 383.53

    Gross Profit 753.66 811.59 898.32 1,002.48 1,216.54

    Selling/General/AdministrativeExpenses, Total

    498.11 423.58 536.15 566.02 709.23

    Research & Development 174.87 176.41 193.45 213 250.91

    Depreciation/Amortization 14.24 12.83 10.68 13.58 26.47

    Interest Expense (Income), NetOperating

    0 0 0 0 0

    Unusual Expense (Income) -218.82 57.36 19.01 50.06 58.89

    Other Operating Expenses, Total -24.99 0 0 0 0

    Operating Income 310.25 141.41 139.03 159.81 171.04

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    Interest Income (Expense), Net Non-Operating

    14.65 26.7 0 0 0

    Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets 0 0 0 0 0

    Other, Net -20.39 0 0 0 0

    Income Before Tax 302.81 166.68 183.78 229.2 222.21

    Income Tax Total 82.8 48.46 46.31 62.22 50

    Income After Tax 220.02 118.22 137.47 166.98 172.21

    Minority Interest 0 0 0 0 0

    Equity In Affiliates 0 0 0 0 0

    U.S. GAAP Adjustment 0 0 0 0 0

    Net Income Before Extra. Items 220.02 118.22 137.47 166.98 172.21

    Total Extraordinary Items 0 0 0 0 0

    Net Income 220.02 118.22 137.47 166.98 172.21

    Total Adjustments to Net Income 0 0 0 0 0

    Preferred Dividends 0 0 0 0 0

    General Partners' Distributions 0 0 0 0 0

    Basic Weighted Average Shares 160.51 165.04 160.95 159.82 156.21

    Basic EPS Excluding ExtraordinaryItems

    1.37 0.72 0.85 1.04 1.1

    Basic EPS Including ExtraordinaryItems

    1.37 0.72 0.85 1.04 1.1

    Diluted Weighted Average Shares 177.39 169.25 163.05 164.13 159.41Diluted EPS Excluding ExtraordinaryItems

    1.24 0.7 0.84 1.02 1.08

    Diluted EPS Including ExtraordinaryItems

    1.24 0.7 0.84 1.02 1.08

    Dividends per Share - Common StockPrimary Issue

    0 0 0 0 0

    Gross Dividends - Common Stock 0 0 0 0 0

    Depreciation, Supplemental 39.21 36.4 35.88 35.55 40.61

    Normalized EBITDA 159.77 265.77 228.31 294.3 353.83

    Normalized EBIT 91.43 198.77 158.04 209.87 229.93Normalized Income Before Tax 83.99 224.04 202.79 279.26 281.1

    Normalized Income After Taxes 61.03 160.07 151.81 203.45 222.24

    Normalized Income Available toCommon

    61.03 160.07 151.81 203.45 222.24

    Basic Normalized EPS 0.38 0.97 0.94 1.27 1.42

    Diluted Normalized EPS 0.34 0.95 0.93 1.24 1.39

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    Amortization of Intangibles 29.12 30.6 34.39 48.87 83.28

    Company X

    Cash flow statements for the years ended 31st December

    (Figures in millions USD)

    2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Net Income/Starting Line 220.02 118.22 137.47 166.98 172.21

    Depreciation/Depletion 68.34 67 70.27 84.43 123.89

    Amortization 0 0 0 0 0

    Deferred Taxes -24.84 -6.54 -34.98 0.15 -10.72

    Non-Cash Items -126.21 38.68 43.97 64.74 84.05

    Unusual Items -227.6 2.06 0.46 4.97 11.06Purchased R&D 0 4 0.46 0 19.5

    Other Non-Cash Items 101.38 32.62 43.04 59.77 53.49

    Changes in Working Capital 221.61 202.11 73.76 77.11 -61.11

    Accounts Receivable 33.93 -23.2 -2.1 -33.3 -68.21

    Prepaid Expenses -8.3 -9.47 -55.41 -22.8 -77.3

    Accounts Payable -1.32 3.54 -0.53 6.77 -7.78

    Accrued Expenses 30.57 43.23 21.66 35.56 -33.49

    Other Liabilities 166.73 188.02 110.14 90.88 129.36

    Other Operating Cash Flow 0 0 0 0 -3.69

    Cash from Operating Activities 358.91 419.46 290.49 393.42 308.32

    Capital Expenditures -25.37 -28.94 -43.75 -42.87 -48.75

    Purchase of Fixed Assets -25.37 -28.94 -43.75 -33.57 -48.75

    Purchase/Acquisition of Intangibles 0 0 0 -9.3 0

    Other Investing Cash Flow Items,Total

    -14 33.54 -408.59 -393.9 248.97

    Acquisition of Business -84.65 -20.2 -146.09 -333.38 -550.65

    Sale of Fixed Assets 261.31 1.5 0 4.11 0

    Sale/Maturity of Investment 1,033.40 896.14 1,002.92 862.25 1,053.69

    Purchase of Investments -1,243.99

    -793.58 -1,315.41

    -927.26 -252.03

    Other Investing Cash Flow 19.93 -50.32 49.99 0.38 -2.04

    Cash from Investing Activities -39.37 4.6 -452.34 -436.77 200.23

    Financing Cash Flow Items 3.78 0 4.96 1.09 14.64

    Other Financing Cash Flow 3.78 0 4.96 1.09 14.64

    Total Cash Dividends Paid 0 0 0 0 0

    Issuance (Retirement) of Stock, Net -108.02 39.84 -202.67 9.6 -386.6

    Issuance (Retirement) of Debt, Net -265.62 0 0 0 0

    Cash from Financing Activities -369.87 39.84 -197.71 10.69 -371.96

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    Foreign Exchange Effects 7.83 -26.46 20.6 37.2 -47.44

    Net Change in Cash -42.5 437.44 -338.97 4.53 89.14

    Net Cash - Beginning Balance 333.65 291.16 728.59 389.63 394.16

    Net Cash - Ending Balance 291.16 728.59 389.63 394.16 483.3

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    Other Liabilities, Total 119.13 273.19 387.42 999.98 1,030.90

    Total Liabilities 1,908.77 4,244.71 6,149.36 7,118.91 6,697.14

    Redeemable Preferred Stock 0 0 0 0 0

    Preferred Stock - Non Redeemable, Net 0 0 0 0 0Common Stock 7.11 10.41 8.99 8.39 8.17

    Additional Paid-In Capital 2,412.95 12,426.69 10,061.14 9,139.08 8,941.07

    Retained Earnings (AccumulatedDeficit)

    1,114.53 1,128.16 1,348.44 1,665.91 -5,186.84

    Other Equity, Total 170.87 103.22 182.93 159.79 185.59

    Total Equity 3,705.45 13,668.47 11,601.51 10,973.18 3,947.99

    Total Liabilities & Shareholders

    Equity

    5,614.22 17,913.18 17,750.87 18,092.09 10,645.13

    Total Common Shares Outstanding 710.52 1,040.89 899.42 839.39 816.98Total Preferred Shares Outstanding 0 0 0 0 0

    Company Y

    Income statements as at 31st December

    (Figures in millions USD)

    2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Revenue 2,582.85 4,143.39 5,199.37 5,874.42 6,149.85Total Revenue 2,582.85 4,143.39 5,199.37 5,874.42 6,149.85

    Cost of Revenue, Total 452.11 981.87 1,215.83 1,220.33 1,226.93

    Gross Profit 2,130.74 3,161.52 3,983.54 4,654.09 4,922.93

    Selling/General/Administrative Expenses,Total

    961.89 1,728.47 2,324.43 2,762.91 2,728.79

    Research & Development 334.05 682.13 866.88 894.04 879.7

    Depreciation/Amortization 5.42 148.82 201.5 225.13 233.46

    Interest Expense (Income), Net Operating 0 0 0 0 0

    Unusual Expense (Income) 10.13 328.14 70.98 111.23 7,554.54

    Other Operating Expenses, Total 0 0 0 0 0

    Operating Income 819.27 273.97 519.74 660.78 -6,473.57

    Interest Income (Expense), Net Non-Operating

    0 0 0 0 0

    Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets 0 0 0 0 0

    Other, Net 0.99 -1.65 17.07 4.33 12.04

    Income Before Tax 858.13 362.72 631.62 712.52 -6,454.18

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    Income Tax - Total 321.97 205.87 227.24 248.67 221.63

    Income After Tax 536.16 156.85 404.38 463.85 -6,675.81

    Minority Interest 0 0 0 0 0Equity In Affiliates 0 0 0 0 -53.06

    U.S. GAAP Adjustment 0 0 0 0 0

    Net Income Before Extra. Items 536.16 156.85 404.38 463.85 -6,728.87

    Total Extraordinary Items 0 0 0 0 0

    Net Income 536.16 156.85 404.38 463.85 -6,728.87

    Total Adjustments to Net Income 0 0 0 0 0

    Preferred Dividends 0 0 0 0 0

    General Partners' Distributions 0 0 0 0 0

    Basic Weighted Average Shares 660.63 998.73 960.58 867.56 830.98

    Basic EPS Excluding Extraordinary Items 0.81 0.16 0.42 0.53 -8.1

    Basic EPS Including Extraordinary Items 0.81 0.16 0.42 0.53 -8.1

    Diluted Weighted Average Shares 738.25 1,025.86 983.26 884.14 830.98

    Diluted EPS Excluding ExtraordinaryItems

    0.74 0.15 0.41 0.52 -8.1

    Diluted EPS Including ExtraordinaryItems

    0.74 0.15 0.41 0.52 -8.1

    Dividends per Share - Common Stock

    Primary Issue

    0 0 0 0 0

    Gross Dividends - Common Stock 0 0 0 0 0

    Interest Expense, Supplemental 12.32 18 27.23 29.48 29.71

    Depreciation, Supplemental 90.84 176.7 267.61 250.11 251.36

    Normalized EBITDA 956.83 1,241.93 1,402.17 1,596.12 1,918.33

    Normalized EBIT 829.39 602.11 590.72 772.01 1,080.97

    Normalized Income Before Tax 868.25 690.87 702.6 823.75 1,100.36

    Normalized Income After Taxes 543.79 460.57 449.82 536.26 -1,765.36

    Normalized Income Available to Common 543.79 460.57 449.82 536.26 -1,818.42

    Basic Normalized EPS 0.82 0.46 0.47 0.62 -2.19Diluted Normalized EPS 0.75 0.45 0.46 0.61 -2.19

    Amortization of Intangibles 36.6 463.11 543.84 574 586

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    Company Y

    Cash flow statements as at 31st

    December

    (Figures in millions USD)

    2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

    Net Income/Starting Line 536.16 156.85 404.38 463.85 -6,728.87

    Depreciation/Depletion 90.84 639.82 811.44 824.11 837.36

    Amortization 57.4 0 0 0 0

    Deferred Taxes 60.86 -202.68 11.17 -180.22 -89.22

    Non-Cash Items 100.97 418.04 155.28 207.26 7,685.35

    Unusual Items 3.75 285.1 -19.94 40.16 7,471.23

    Purchased R&D 3.48 0 0 0 0

    Equity in Net Earnings (Loss) 0.7 4.27 2.84 1 53.06Other Non-Cash Items 93.05 128.67 172.37 166.09 161.05

    Changes in Working Capital 361.23 524.87 283.96 503.65 -34.01

    Accounts Receivable -3.64 -87.43 33.71 -7 -84.96

    Inventories -3.62 -29.83 10.32 10.79 5.81

    Other Assets -23.92 -18.47 -23.33 81.12 66.32

    Accounts Payable -0.96 40.17 -25.62 0.67 -48.99

    Accrued Expenses 20.67 -22.23 23.17 97.13 -55.09

    Taxes Payable 55.53 -26 -181.93 196.57 -28.7

    Other Liabilities 317.18 668.66 447.64 124.38 111.6

    Cash from Operating Activities 1,207.46 1,536.90 1,666.24 1,818.65 1,670.60

    Capital Expenditures -92.34 -274.42 -433.05 -273.81 -272.24

    Purchase of Fixed Assets -91.54 -267.22 -419.75 -273.81 -272.24

    Purchase/Acquisition of Intangibles -0.8 -7.2 -13.3 0 0

    Other Investing Cash Flow Items, Total -570.82 3,894.03 210.59 -1,252.41 -689.7

    Acquisition of Business -424.21 541.6 -33.37 -1,162.46 -1,063.37

    Sale of Fixed Assets 0 0 121.46 104.72 39.71

    Sale/Maturity of Investment 3,713.82 5,085.04 349.41 1,189.28 685

    Investment, Net -3.6 -2.69 0 0 -2

    Purchase of Investments -3,856.83 -1,729.92 -226.91 -1,383.95 -349.04

    Cash from Investing Activities -663.16 3,619.61 -222.46 -1,526.22 -961.94

    Financing Cash Flow Items 0 0 351.64 22.01 2.27

    Other Financing Cash Flow 0 0 351.64 22.01 2.27

    Total Cash Dividends Paid 0 0 0 0 0

    Issuance (Retirement) of Stock, Net -31.99 -3,418.60 -2,616.02

    -1,275.84 -470.75

    Issuance (Retirement) of Debt, Net 0 -491.46 954.81 188.28 -207.63

    Cash from Financing Activities -31.99 -3,910.06 -

    1,309.57

    -1,065.55 -676.11

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    Foreign Exchange Effects 18.26 -22.25 109.2 104.31 -130.28

    Net Change in Cash 530.57 1,224.19 243.41 -668.81 -97.72

    Net Cash - Beginning Balance 560.86 1,091.43 2,315.62 2,559.03 1,890.23

    Net Cash - Ending Balance 1,091.43 2,315.62 2,559.03 1,890.23 1,792.50