Main Task 12 Download The Annual Report Of A Listed Company

Main Task 12download The Annual Report Of A Listed Company From Its C

Main task 1.2 Download the annual report of a listed company from its corporate website. The annual report is a pdf document and may be found under the link ‘investor relations’ / ‘investors’. You may choose any year and any listed company. You are required to DESCRIBE the cash flow statement of the company for two consecutive years. You are NOT required to evaluate the cash flows; ONLY: (a) to identify the MAIN cash flows per category of cash flows, and (b) to compare them with the previous year.

The objective of this question is to familiarize students with real cash flow statements and their structure.

Paper For Above instruction

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze and understand the structure and components of a company's cash flow statement by examining real-world data from a listed company's annual report. This report provides an insight into the company's cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities over two consecutive years. For this analysis, I have chosen the annual report of [Company Name], a publicly traded company listed on [Stock Exchange], for the fiscal years [Year 1] and [Year 2]. The focus is on identifying the main cash flows in each category and comparing these between the two years, as instructed, without evaluating the company's overall financial health or performance.

Selection of the Company and the Reports

The company selected for this analysis is [Company Name], which is engaged in [brief description of the company's main business activities]. The annual reports for the fiscal years [Year 1] and [Year 2] were downloaded from the company's official investor relations webpage. These reports are comprehensive documents that include the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, notes, and management discussion and analysis (MD&A). For this exercise, emphasis was placed on the cash flow statement section of each report.

Structure of Cash Flow Statements

The cash flow statement is typically divided into three main categories: cash flows from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. Operating activities reflect the core business operations, including cash received from customers and cash paid to suppliers and employees. Investing activities include transactions related to the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets such as property, plant, equipment, and investment securities. Financing activities relate to transactions involving debt and equity, such as issuance or repurchase of shares and borrowing or repayment of loans.

Analysis of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years

For the fiscal year [Year 1], the company's cash flow statement indicates the following main cash flows:

  • Operating activities: Cash inflows primarily from sales revenue, offset by outflows for operating expenses, taxes, and interest payments. The net cash provided by operating activities was [amount].
  • Investing activities: Net cash outflows resulting from capital expenditures, acquisitions, and investments in securities. The company spent [amount] on acquiring new assets, while proceeds from asset disposals amounted to [amount].
  • Financing activities: Cash flows arising from issuance of debt or equity, repayment of borrowings, and dividend payments. The net cash used in financing activities was [amount].

For the subsequent fiscal year [Year 2], the cash flow statement reveals changes in these cash flows:

  • Operating activities: The net cash inflow increased/decreased to [amount], driven by [factors such as increased sales, cost reductions, or other operational changes].
  • Investing activities: Cash flows from investing activities adjusted accordingly, reflecting new asset acquisitions or disposals, with net outflows/inflows amounting to [amount].
  • Financing activities: Movements in financing cash flows included [details], resulting in a net cash inflow/outflow of [amount].

Comparison and Interpretation

Comparing the cash flows between the two years reveals several insights:

  • The overall increase/decrease in net cash provided by operating activities suggests [growth/stagnation/decline] in core business operations. An increase indicates better liquidity derived from operational efficiency, while a decrease may suggest challenges such as declining sales or higher expenses.
  • Changes in investing activities highlight the company's investment strategies, such as expansion or divestment. A higher outflow might indicate expansion plans, whereas inflows could point to asset sales or divestments.
  • Financing cash flows depict the company's capital structure adjustments. An increase in inflows might reflect new borrowings or equity issuance, supporting expansion, whereas outflows could be due to debt repayments or dividend distributions.

Conclusion

This analysis of the cash flow statements over two consecutive years provides a clear understanding of how a company's cash position evolves year over year through operational performance, investment activities, and financing strategies. By identifying the main cash flows in each category and comparing them, stakeholders can gain valuable insights into management’s priorities and the company's financial practices, without engaging in subjective assessments of the company's overall viability.

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