instructions: Company Assigned: Costco 1. Analyze the company youve been assigned (Costco) and present the required information in Excel a. Use financial information found in the companys most recent 10-K b. Be aware that financial information and ratios are for the current and prior year 1. Identify economic characteristics and competitive dynamics of your companys industry In particular, where your company stands relative to the industry with respect to size (assets/sales), number of employees, market share, products, global reach, etc. Use your companys website, 10-k, MD&A, and various financial websites (e.g., Yahoo, Bloomberg). Is this a growth or mature industry, commodity, or intellectual property intensive industry? Identify at least 2 industry competitors. Use graphs or charts where appropriate. 2. Identify company strategies What is the value proposition for your companys shareholders, e.g., product diversification, expansion (organic or through acquisition), high customer satisfaction, etc. Present how your company has done over the last 2 years with respect to these success factors (i.e., number of new stores opened).