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Thetwo(organic and merger/acquisition)growthforecastExcelmodels(usingeither eVal or Prof. Stevens' model)must be submittedwith the assignment.

Assignment

Using the company selected for the assignments, determine two growth strategies for the selected company (one strategy shows organic growth, the other shows merger or acquisition).

Prepare financial projectionsusing eValorProf. Stevens' Financial Forecasting Modelfor the two growth strategies.The projections need to show the results of company operations following implementation of each strategy.

Then, prepare a written analysis and recommendation for the growth strategy thatisrecommendedfor theselectedcompany and defend the recommendation.

The assumptions used in No. 1 and No. 2 below must be summarizedusing one of the sample tables provided below.The Excel file with the assumptions alsomust be submittedwith the assignment.

The analysis needs to include:

1.Explanation and Analysis of Assumptions and Results oftheProjectionsforOrganic Growth Strategy- Explain the assumptions that are used in the projections. Discuss the results of the organic growth strategy along with its strengths and weaknesses.These data must be summarized in the table format provided below, which must be includedand then discussed in the written analysis.

2.Explanation and Analysis of Assumptions and Results oftheProjectionsforMerger or Acquisition Growth Strategy-Explain how the balance sheets and income statements were combined and some initial observations about thefinancial statements of thecombined company.Explain the assumptions that are used in the projections. Discuss the results of themerger/acquisition growth strategy along with its strengths and weaknesses.These data must be summarized in the table format provided below and then discussed in the written analysis.

3.Examination and Discussion of Comparison of Results oftheGrowth Strategies- Compare and discuss the two growth strategies.This analysis should include an examination of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of the strategies.This analysis must include data that compare a number of indicators of performance (e.g., ratios, revenues, costs, profitability, growth, etc.)

These datamustbe presented in a table showing a comparison of the results of the two forecasts. The data in the tables are then to be discussed in the written analysis.Preparing a table comparing the resulting ratios is a good method to make the comparisons.

4.Recommendation and Justification ofMost AppropriateGrowth Strategy- Recommend and justify which growth strategy is most appropriate for the company.

Writing Instructions

The discussion portion of the analysis should be three to five pages in length, double spaced, and should employ APA style and format for reference citations. Supporting data (e.g., figures, tables, etc.) and references should be submitted limited to four separate attachments in an appendix after the written portion of the paper.

The paper should begin with a short introduction and then proceed to examine the four topics outlined in the previous section.

The subheadings used in the papermustbe:

1. Introduction

2. Explanation and Analysis of Assumptions and Results of eVal Projections for Organic Growth Strategy

3. Explanation and Analysis of Assumptions and Results of eVal Projections for Merger or Acquisition GrowthStrategy

4. Examination and Discussion of Comparison of Results oftheGrowthStrategies

5. Recommendation and Justification ofMost AppropriateGrowth Strategy

Evaluation:12.5%of final course grade.

Completeness of analysis:The analysis must demonstrate a solid understandingorganic growth and growth by merger and acquisitions.All assumptions used in preparing the projectionsfor the projectneed to be thoroughly explained.

Organization:The papershould be well-organized and follow a logical pattern of analysis and discussion.

Presentation:Papers should meet professional business standards and meet APA formatting requirements.

Spelling, punctuation, and grammar:There should be few errors in grammar and punctuation. All sentences must be complete and well-structured.

Submission and Format:The completed paper is to be submitted to the "Gradebook" location designated for the assignment.The paper must be in Word format otherwise no credit is earned for the assignment.Thetwo projection models (organic growth and merger/acquisition) must also besubmitted.

The paper is also to be submitted to the Online Classroom.Thiswill allow students to examine and discuss the various projects.

Required Submissions:

The required submissions include the written report,thetwo Excel projection model files, and the Excel summary of the forecasting assumptions.