To investigate 2 public limited companies

To investigate 2 public limited companies (ABR Holdings Limited and another of your choice from the same business sector, same industry, SGX, similar staff strength, same year end, same accounting treatment) and to prepare a written report for a group of potential investors.

2 Companies:
1. ABR Holdings Limited
2. Choice of another company listed on Singapore Stock Exchange (Except breadtalk)

This should include the following:
1. An introduction which includes a short profile of each company.
2. Include swot analysis
3. Analysis of the performance and position of 2 companies.
4. Vertical and horizontal analysis, ratio analysis (for the year 2016 to 2015), cash flow statements and a segment analysis
5. Recommendation and the reason for the company represents the best investment and justify the choice made.

Content of the report:
1. Company profile – Comparable key statistics, industry position, business segments, SWOT analysis, justification for choice of competitor
2. Analysis of the financial statements – Show evidence of critical analysis and evaluation rather than simple description in the analysis of the companies’ financial statements (this should include some consideration of profitability, efficiency, liquidity and shareholders’ returns). There is a clear comparison of the position performance and liquidity of both companies. Any limitations to the analysis are clearly stated. An appropriate range of interpretation and analytical tools (vertical, segmental, horizontal, trend and ratio analysis) are used to assist the analysis. The details of any ratio calculations are included in an appendix and are calculated appropriately.
3. Evidence – Relevant, reliable evidence (which may be drawn from the company’s financial statements, relevant literature, industry of financial news articles) is used throughout the report to support the analysis and any claims made.
4. Recommendation – Provides an appropriate recommendation which is clearly justified and is based on the analysis shown in the report

Structure:
1. Profile and introduction
2. Critique & analysis
3. Recommendation