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...Strategic Risk Analysis The current strategic objective of FreshMade Cheese Farms is to further new market opportunities by including international subsidiaries as part of the business strategic plans. The mission of FreshMade Cheese is to be a global leader in the cheese industry. The first step in realizing that mission is to capture 75% market share of the cheese industry in New Zealand. The subject of this analysis examines the New Zealand market expansion risks and opportunities supporting the business mission and objectives. External Influences and Risks External influences beyond the control of the business add risk but are a part of the competitive environment and risk analysis (Pearce & Robinson Jr., 2009). This section presents the significant external forces and risks in the New Zealand subsidiary expansion. Legal and Regulatory Legal and regulatory environments influence businesses and FreshMade Cheese Farms is no different. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enacted in 1977 makes bribes of foreign officials, agents, employees, or other similar foreign representatives illegal (Cheeseman, 2010). Many foreign countries have standard practices of accepting bribes or using similar influences to do business in the country. U.S. businesses are not allowed to operate in this fashion under the FCPA (Cheeseman, 2010). One of the main New Zealand laws that FreshMade Cheese must consider is the Overseas Investment Act of 2005. This legislation outlines...
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...Contents Introduction 3 Literature review 4 Research methodology 9 Analysis 11 Case study: Tata’s Croma 16 Findings 20 FDI in Retail in India 21 Growth drivers in India for retail sector 22 Discussion 23 FDI in INDIA SECTOR WISE 23 Conclusion 25 Bibliography 27 Introduction Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is fund flow (inflow/outflow) between the countries wherein one gains benefit from their investment whereas another can exploit the opportunity to enhance the productivity and find out better position through performance. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the flow of funds between countries wherein one country reaps benefits from the investments and the other can make the most of the opportunity to improve the productivity and stabilize their position through performance. The Dictionary of Economics has defined FDI as investment in an overseas country through the acquisition of a company there of an operation on a new site. In other words, the capital inflows from abroad that is invested in to improve the production capability of the economy. Two forms of FDI: * Inward FDI * Outward FDI FDI is an important factor for growth and development in both developed and developing countries. FDI has seen a spectacular growth in the last two decades globally. Policies are formulated in order to accelerate inward flows. FDI provides good opportunities and benefits for both the host and home countries in terms of investments. The “home” countries...
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...summary of Country Road’s products and services 4 1.4: Key Competitors 4 1.5: Competitive Strategy 6 1.6: Economic factors 7 2.1: Financial Statement Analysis 9 2.1.1: Common Size Analysis 9 2.1.2: Ratio Analysis 10 2.1.2 (a): Profitability 10 2.1.2 (b): Liquidity 11 2.1.2 (c): Capital Structure 12 2.2: Book value per share to the market value per share 14 2.3: Changes in the CEO 14 2.4: Auditor firm and the audit partner 15 2.5: Non Audit Services by the Auditor 15 2.6: Issues raised by the Auditing Firm 16 Appendix 17 Reference 21 1.1: Introduction The company of Group #3 is Country Road Limited (CTY). Country Road is an upscale retailer of branded products including quality apparel, homewares and related accessories, with a great number of freestanding store and department store concessions in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Country Road is on the list of the Australian Stock Exchange and it is a subsidiary of a South African company Woolworths Holdings which owns an 88% interest. The company’s home page http://www.countryroad.com.au/ shows about its productions, activities and other information. The URL of Country Road’s annual reports for the latest two years are attached, in descending chronological order: Country Road Annual Report for the year ending 2009: http://www.countryroad.com.au/documents/2009_Annual_Report.pdf Country Road Annual Report for the year ending 2008: http://www.countryroad.com.au/documents/2008_Annual_Report...
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...Hatching, farming processing , sales and marketing are the main business activities of TGR in Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon. TGR has made a in-depth research regarding the ethical aspects of fish farming, involving the feasible effects of antibiotics on consumers. Besides that, TGR is the retailer and wholesaler who offers different range of Atlantic salmon to the market. Their salmon comes in fresh, smoked, frozen, canned, hot smoked and small good ranges. These products are bought by Woolworth and Coles supermarket. According to the TGR's annual report 2013, the chairman and chief executive officer of the TGR had delivered the message to shareholders regarding the performance, operation and financial result throughout the strategic plan. The company has announced that they have clear sustainability plan and ensure that their strategic vision will be given high return to shareholders in the long term (Fitzgerald 2013). Zero harm, improve the business, maximise cash flow and gratifying returns are four strategic priorities to achieve the maximum...
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...Strategic Marketing Plan Q2 2004 – Q4 2007 Page 1 of 89 DECLARATION We hereby certify that this assignment contains no material which has been accepted for the award of any other degree or diploma in any university or equivalent institution, and that to the best of our knowledge and belief, contains no material previously published or written by another person except where due reference is made in the text of this assignment. Viraj Perera Sara Russell Ingrid Szikla ID: 18877095 ID: 18481183 ID: 13034715 Page 2 of 89 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This strategic marketing plan specifically addresses Uncle Tobys Ready to Eat (RTE) Breakfast Cereal products in Australia over the time period starting from the second quarter of 2004 and ending fiscal year 2007 (1/10/2004 – 30/6/2008). This plan takes into account and builds on new marketing strategies for Uncle Tobys resulting from the take-over by Burns Philp in the USA. Uncle Tobys is a leading brand of Goodman Fielder, which is a division of Burns Philp Company Ltd. Until 2002, Uncle Tobys had the second greatest share of the RTE market by value with 20.3% in 2001, but has since slipped to third place at 15.9% in 2003 and is now behind Sanitarium (17.2%) and Kellogg’s (55.4%). Contributing factors were issues such as high debt and lack of effective IMC strategy. However, it is anticipated that efficiency gains from the new organisational structure will come into fruition during 2004-05, and Burns Philp’s...
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...INTRODUCTION Qantas is the acronym of the Queensland and Northern Territory Air Services. Qantas is the world's second oldest airline and was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. It is Australia’s largest domestic and international airline and is recognised as one of the world's leading long distance carriers. It has pioneered services from Australia to North America and Europe. The Qantas Group today employs approximately 32,500 people and offers services across a network spanning 182 destinations in 44 countries (including those covered by codeshare partners) in Australia, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. [16] The Qantas Group’s main business lies in the transportation of passengers via two complementary airline brands – Qantas and Jetstar. The Sub-divisions of the brands are shown in the figure below: In addition to the airline brands, the Qantas Group operates Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Freight. The Group has additional equity interests in airline and airline-related businesses. Qantas is also a partner with Australia Post in two jointly controlled entities: Australian air Express and Star Track Express, a national road freight business. [12] The Qantas Group’s long term vision is ‘to operate the world’s best premium airline, Qantas, and the world’s best low fares carrier, Jetstar.’ [13] To achieve this, the Group is focused on five key elements: * Safety is our first priority * Right aircraft, right...
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...Alternative Strategies. 1.0 Integration Strategies. Forward integrations, backward integrations, and horizontal integrations are sometimes collectively referred to as vertical integrations strategies. Vertical integrations strategies allow a firm to gain control over distributors, supplier and competitors. The degree to which a firm owns its upstream suppliers and its downstream buyers is referred to as vertical integration. Because it can have a significant impact on a business unit's position in its industry with respect to cost, differentiation, and other strategic issues, the vertical scope of the firm is an important consideration in corporate strategy. Expansion of activities downstream is referred to as forward integration, and expansion upstream is referred to as backward integration. The concept of vertical integration can be visualized using the value chain. Consider a firm whose products are made via an assembly process. Such a firm may consider backward integrating into intermediate manufacturing or forward integrating into distribution. Example Value Chain. 1.1 Forward Integration Forward integration is a type of vertical merger (vertical integration) in which a supplier acquires a manufacturer or a manufacturer acquires a distributor. Businesses engage in forward integration either to generate a higher margin from a key input which it owns or produces or to better market its...
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...TABLE OF CONTENT a) Introduction b) Corporate diversification c) Reasons for Diversification d) Types of diversification strategies e) GOAL of diversification f) RISK of diversification g) Corporate diversification of TATA group h) List of diversification of TATA group i)CONCLUSION Introduction Diversification is a form of corporate strategy for a company. It seeks to increase profitability through greater sales volume obtained from new products and new markets. Diversification can occur either at the business unit level or at the corporate level. At the business unit level, it is most likely to expand into a new segment of an industry that the business is already in. At the corporate level, it is generally via investing in a promising business outside of the scope of the existing business unit. Diversification is part of the four main growth strategies defined by the Product/Market Ansoff matrix:[1] [pic] Ansoff pointed out that a diversification strategy stands apart from the other three strategies. The first three strategies are usually pursued...
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...Dairy Products in Morocco An Industry Analysis Presented to Prepared by NOT TO BE COPIED AUTHOR: CAROLINE CLARKE Lion Pty Ltd Real Consulting Caroline Clarke (n6529798) 1. 2.1 Scope and purpose Purpose of this report Geographic market diversification is central to corporate strategies of successful global dairy players (Euromonitor, 2010a). The global dairy market will be driven by emerging regions that will account for up to 86% of global market growth in absolute retail value terms leading up to 2015 (Euromonitor, 2010a). Recent moves by leading dairy manufacturers show that successful strategies are focused on strengthening their positions and enhancing their production capacity, in particular emerging markets, in order to satisfy the rising demand for more industrially-processed dairy products in these regions (Euromonitor, 2010a). In light of these trends, this report explores the potential exporting or direct investment opportunities for Australian dairy products manufacturer Lion Dairy & Drinks Australia Pty Ltd (Lion) in Morocco, an emerging market in North Africa (See Appendix A for firm details). Diversifying into Morocco aligns with Lion’s vision to “be the leading and most trusted branded beverage & food company in our world” (Lion, 2011). The purpose of this report is to identify the comparative advantage Lion holds in the Australian market and evaluate if this can be maintained or recreated in the Moroccan...
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...Annual Report 2014 Our customers are at the core of our business Myer strives to be customers’ number one destination when it comes to fashion, cosmetics, and the home. Our strategy provides a clear direction for us to continually delight our customers when they engage with us, whether it is in a store or online. Contents Chairman and CEO Report Page 04 Directors’ Report Page 42 Operating and Financial Review Page 06 Remuneration Report Page 47 Sustainability Page 22 Financial Report Page 68 Board of Directors Page 26 Auditor’s Independence Declaration Page 114 Management Team Page 28 Independent Auditor’s Report Page 115 Corporate Governance Statement Page 30 Shareholder Information Page 117 Corporate Directory IBC Annual General Meeting The fifth Annual General Meeting of Myer Holdings Limited will be held on Friday 21 November 2014 at 11.00am (Melbourne time). Mural Hall Level 6, Myer Melbourne Store Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne VIC 3000 Myer Holdings Limited ABN 14 119 085 602 Front cover image: Myer Adelaide Left page top to bottom: Team member and customer; Homewares, Myer Adelaide; Childrenswear, Myer, Emporium Melbourne. CHAIRMAN AND CEO REPORT Paul McClintock AO and Bernie Brookes was able to maintain total sales of $3,143 million. On a comparable store sales basis, sales increased by 1.2 percent. It is encouraging that comparable store sales have now grown in eight of the last nine quarters, which points to our...
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...June 2007 Mall Management – A Growing Phenomenon in Indian Retail Industry ExEcutivE Summary • The Indian retail market is expected to continue its growth trajectory into 2010. • Mall management has been identified as a critical factor for the success of malls and the retail industry across the world. • Mall management broadly includes mall positioning, zoning, tenant mix, promotions/ marketing and facility/finance management. • Currently, the Indian retail market lacks designated mall management firms. Large real estate developers and retail chains either have their own mall management arms operating as subsidiaries or have contractual agreements with international property consultants. • Till recently, mall management was limited to facility management by a majority of developers in India, leading to gaps in mall management practices. • Given the high future supply of malls and increasing competitiveness within the Indian retail market, developers must correctly address these gaps to ensure success. Mall Management – A Growing Phenomenon in Indian Retail Industry introduction Organised retailing in India witnessed a gross turnover of USD 320 billion1 in 2006. Although this figure is low compared with other developed economies, industry experts expect the growth rate of this sector at 35%2 until 2010. At present, about 100 malls are operational at a Pan-India level with a total area of 19 million sq ft. As per the current estimates, about 3003 additional malls...
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...Solution Manual to accompany Accounting: Business Reporting for Decision Making 4e Jacqueline Birt, Keryn Chalmers, Suzanne Byrne, Albie Brooks & Judy Oliver Prepared by Jacqueline Birt John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2012 Chapter 1: Introduction to accounting Comprehension Questions 1.1 What is a business transaction and how does it relate to the accounting process? Illustrate the concept of a business transaction with five examples relating to a mobile phone distributor. A business transaction can be defined as external exchanges of resources between the entity and another entity or individual that affects the assets, liabilities and owners’ equity items in an entity. The accounting process is the identifying, measuring and communicating of economic information about an entity to a variety of users for decision-making purposes. The first component of the process is the identification of business transactions which are then measured and communicated to the different users of financial reports. Business transactions for a mobile phone distributor include the following: 1. The contribution of capital by the owner to commence the business. This transaction would increase cash (asset) and increase capital (equity). 2. The purchase of inventory (mobile phones) on credit. This transaction would increase inventory (asset) and increase creditor (liability). 3. The payment of office rent. This transaction would decrease cash (asset) and decrease...
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...Annual Report 2013 Delighting and inspiring our customers Our five-point plan underpins the business to ensure sustainability. We are also adapting the business to meet current challenges, and with an eye to the future we are embracing innovation and engaging with our customers in new and exciting ways. Annual General Meeting The fourth Annual General Meeting of Myer Holdings Limited will be held on Wednesday 20 November 2013 at 11.00am (Melbourne time) in Mural Hall. Mural Hall Level 6, Myer Melbourne Store Bourke Street Mall Melbourne VIC 3000 Myer Holdings Limited ABN 14 119 085 602 Front cover image: JAG Handbags – Melbourne City Store Right: MAC Cosmetics – Melbourne City Store Improve customer service Enhance our merchandise offer PA G E 0 8 PA G E 1 1 Strengthen our loyalty offer PA G E 1 3 Build a leading omni-channel offer Optimise our store network PA G E 1 6 PA G E 1 4 Contents 02 About Myer 04 Report by Chairman Joint and Chief Executive Officer 06 Operating and Financial Review 18 Sustainability 24 26 28 40 47 Board of Directors Management Team Corporate Governance Statement Directors’ Report Remuneration Report 66 Financial Report 112 Auditor’s Independence Declaration 113 Independent Auditor’s Report 115 Shareholder Information IBC Corporate Directory 02 MYER Annual Report 2013 66 brands which are owned or licensed and distributed exclusively by Myer...
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...The Crucial Roles of Professional Accountants in Business in Mid-Sized Enterprises Professional Accountants in Business Committee International Federation of Accountants 545 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor New York, New York 10017 USA The mission of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is to serve the public interest, strengthen the worldwide accountancy profession and contribute to the development of strong international economies by establishing and promoting adherence to high-quality professional standards, furthering the international convergence of such standards and speaking out on public interest issues where the profession’s expertise is most relevant. This publication was prepared by IFAC’s Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee. The PAIB Committee serves IFAC member bodies and the more than one million professional accountants worldwide who work in commerce, industry, the public sector, education, and the not-for-profit sector. Its aim is to enhance the role of professional accountants in business by encouraging and facilitating the global development and exchange of knowledge and best practices. This publication may be downloaded free-of-charge from the IFAC Web site at http://www.ifac.org. The approved text is published in the English language. Copyright © September 2008 by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). All rights reserved. Permission is granted to make copies of this work provided that such copies are for use in...
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