1. Describe the shareholder structure of Thomson Reuters and determine how many shares must be purchased in order to have control of the company.
2. We learned about stock valuation using methods such as dividend discount model P = D/(R-G). Analyse the companys historic common share price using five years of historic data and determine how well the stock performed. There are various techniques used for capital budgeting which can be applied to acquisitions. If another company were to acquire this what would be the amount they should pay; state your assumptions used in your assessment such as rates and growth targets. State your assumptions and show your work with calculations and conclusion.
3. Include an analysis of Thomson Reuters using relevant Financial Statement ratio analysis techniques that that have been taught in class. Incorporate at least 5 relevant ratios and provide justification for its use and an interpretation of the findings
4. Provide an overall conclusion on the findings of your analysis and the performance of the company.