Financial Management and Analysis Report: Case Studies and Analysis

This comprehensive financial management report analyzes various financial scenarios and investment decisions. The report begins with a ratio analysis of Sainsbury's, evaluating profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency, and investment ratios over two years, along with recommendations for improvement. Task 2 focuses on the investment decisions of Brussels plc, assessing investment options using payback period, NPV, and IRR methods, with a final recommendation. Task 3 involves calculations for Düsseldorf Plc, including the theoretical ex-rights price and the value of rights. Task 4 covers market capitalization, net asset value, price-earnings ratio, and dividend growth of Amsterdam plc, offering advice to potential investors. Finally, Task 5 discusses systematic and unsystematic risks in the CAPM, differentiates between capital and money markets, and explores the suitability of bank drafts for property purchases, concluding with an overall summary and references.