Analyzing Free Cash Flow for General Mills and Kimberly-Clark Reports

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of free cash flow (FCF) for two companies: General Mills and Kimberly-Clark. The report begins with an overview of the FCF concept, followed by an examination of FCF calculations for General Mills, including scenarios with maintained 2009 levels and a 3% growth rate. It then moves on to a detailed analysis of Kimberly-Clark, demonstrating two methods for calculating FCF and calculating FCF based on reported financial numbers. The report aims to provide a practical understanding of FCF analysis, supported by cited academic references, offering valuable insights into financial performance and valuation techniques. This report is ideal for students seeking to understand financial analysis.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 4 (General Mills, Inc- A Discounted Cash Flow Valuation):.......................................2
a. Detecting the Free Cash flow when 2009 levels are maintained:..........................................2
b. Detecting the Free cash after 2009 with a 3% growth:..........................................................2
Chapter 11 (Kimberly-Clark Corporation-Free Cash Flow):.....................................................3
a. Depicting the use of Method 1 and Method 2 for detecting Free Cash Flow:.......................3
b. Calculating the Free cash flow from reported numbers:........................................................3
Bibliography:..............................................................................................................................4

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Chapter 4 (General Mills, Inc- A Discounted Cash Flow Valuation):
a. Detecting the Free Cash flow when 2009 levels are maintained:
b. Detecting the Free cash after 2009 with a 3% growth:

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Chapter 11 (Kimberly-Clark Corporation-Free Cash Flow):
a. Depicting the use of Method 1 and Method 2 for detecting Free Cash Flow:
b. Calculating the Free cash flow from reported numbers:

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