As your assignment for the Full Case, I want you to answer the following questions and submit a minimum of 3 pages (750 words). The goal here is for you to see this a capstone case, invoking all of the concepts and tools that we have discussed throughout the course in your analysis. I am looking for you to utilize ratio analysis to assess whether Family Dollar is the appropriate target, understand the growth of Dollar General over time, and assess Dollar Generals industry peers and acquisition options.

1. What is your assessment of the relative performance of Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree? What facts, ratios or metrics support your assessment?

2. If you were Rick Dreiling, how do you think the acquisition of Family Dollar adds value to your business?

3. Did both Dollar General and Family Dollar boards appropriately carry out their fiduciary duties to its shareholders with respect to this potential combination?