a. Conduct a general research (on the internet) on the Biotechnology industry in Canada and summarize your key findings to capture market size and competitive dynamics of this industry.

b. What was ChemMeds rate of sales growth in 20XW? What is it forecasted to be in 20XX, 20XY, and 20XZ?

c. What is the companys rate of net income growth in 20XX, 20XY, and 20XZ? Is projected net income growing faster or slower than projected sales? After computing these values, take a hard look at the 20XX income statement data to see if you want to make any adjustments.

d. How does ChemMeds current ratio for 20XW compare to Pharmacias? How does it compare to the industry average? Compute ChemMeds current ratio for 20XZ. Is there any problem with it?

e. What is ChemMeds total debttoassets ratio in 20XW, 20XX, 20XY, and 20XZ? Is any trend evident in the fouryear period? Does ChemMed in 20XW have more or less debt than the average company in the industry?

f. What is ChemMeds average accounts receivable collection period for 20XW, 20XX, 20XY, and 20XZ? Is the period getting longer or shorter? What are the consequences?

g. How does ChemMeds ROE compare to Pharmacias and the industry for 20XW? Using the DuPont method, compare the positions of ChemMed and Pharmacia by computing ROE from its components. Using the results, compare the sources of ROE for each company.