Vodafone Financial Ratios

You would not buy a home, car or other large purchases without researching what product offered you the most for your money. The same is true when investing in a company. Investors do avid research on multiple companies to find what company matches the investors' criteria. In this paper Team C will research both AT&T and Verizon's financial documents. Team C will compare selected ratios, cash flow and make recommendations how both companies can manage cash flow for the future.

We start of with making the calculations for the premium that Vodafone is going to pay for Mannesmann. We know that Mannesmann will own 47.2% of the equity of the newly combined company. This is 47.2% from € 275 375 million, which is €129 997 million. Vodafone is offering 53.7 shares of the value of December 17, so € 4,957, for every share of Mannesmann. Mannesmann has 517,9 million shares, so Vodafone would pay 517,9 million * 53,7 * € 4,957 = € 137 860.3 million. This would be a premium of € 137 860.3 million - €129 997 million = €7 863 million. This premium we are going to compare with some possible different estimates for the synergy that will follow from the acquisition.

When determining which company has the most to offer it is necessary to look at each set of numbers from several different views. For instance this paper will cover vertical and horizontal analysis, profitability, solvency, and liquidity ratios. I will be explaining how each set of results play into the decision making of which company would be best to invest in, by comparing both companies numbers in able to collect the necessary data to make a calculated decision.

The analysis of a company's financial statements helps in the determination of both the weaknesses and strengths of the concerned entity. Further, such an analysis helps in the determination of the future viability of firms. There are a wide range of techniques utilized in the analysis of financial statements. In that regard, it is important to note that the relevance of a horizontal, vertical as well as ratio analysis of a company's financial statements cannot be overstated. This is more so the case when it comes to the interpretation of the various dollar amounts presented in both the balance sheet and the income statement. In this text, I carry out a horizontal, vertical as well as ratio analysis of both The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, Inc. The analysis' results will be critical in the evaluation of each company's performance. Findings will be used as a basis for recommendations on how each company can improve its financial status.

In order to focus on how to analyse and evaluate the Internal and external environment of Vodafone, the following analytical tools will be used:

As corporations and businesses evolve, they must adapt to the changing landscape of societal, environmental, and corporate-success needs. To achieve such responsibility, Verizon Communications Inc. has, and continues to, meticulously plant its feet into the web of the triple-bottom line. While maintaining their credo which is “a blueprint that directs us to live up to the highest standards when serving our customers, shareowners, communities, and each other”, Verizon aligns their overall goal to “design, build, and operate global networks, information systems and mobile technologies that connect people, grow businesses and economies, and improve communities” (Verizon.com). The

Unambiguously, my current assignment sparked the interest to use Verizon as my research subject. My objective in researching Verizon’s financial statements was gaining a better understanding of the company’s short and long term goals, once again the old adage "Study the past if you would define the future...” has proven to be correct. As I embarked on this journey, I reviewed the requirements, after selecting Verizon, and subsequently realized that my choice was not a “traditional” manufacturing entity; as such I focused my analysis on key types of financial ratios. My analysis will discuss Verizon’s performance as it relates to Asset Productivity, Financial Strength, and Profitability. Through my research, paired with the course’s content my initial impression of this project changed, as did my appreciation for the role of the Verizon’s Financial Management team.

Vodafone is one of the most important players on the European telecommunications market. However, this does not mean that the company has an easy job at retaining its customers and at increasing its market share. The most important competitors of Vodafone are represented by Orange and Cosmote. The regulations in the business field determine these companies to provide similar products and services, at similar prices. Therefore, it is important that Vodafone focuses on its communications strategy in order to strengthen its position on the market.

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