Prepare an 8-10 paged fundamental financial analysis (excluding appendices, title page, abstract, and reference page), that will cover each of the following broad areas based on Sodexo's2015 Annual Report(http://www.sodexo.com/files/live/sites/sdxcom-global/files/020_Global_Content_Master/Building_Blocks/GLOBAL/Multimedia/PDF/Finance/Reference_Document/Sodexo-Registration-Document-Fiscal-2015.pdf): a. Provide a background of the firm, industry, economy, and outlook for the future

b. Analyze the short term liquidity of the firm

c. Analyze the operating efficiency of the firm

d. Analyze the capital structure of the firm

e. Analyze the profitability of the firm

f. Conclude with recommendations for the future analysis of the company (trend analysis)

Must begin with introductory paragraph that hassuccinct thesis statement

Must address the topics with critical thought

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms the thesis

Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the text

Due Date: November 12, 2016