What is the purpose of the common-size financial statements developed for Volvo (see Table 8-8 in the textbook)? What insights does this table provide about the historical trend in Volvo's historical performance? Based on past performance, how realistic do you think the projections are for 2000-2004?

2. Ford anticipates substantial synergies from acquiring Volvo. What are these potential synergies? As a consultant hired to value Volvo, what additional information would you need to estimate the value of potential synergy from each of these areas?

3. How was the initial offer price determined according to this case study? Do you find the logic underlying the initial offer price compelling? Explain your answer.

4. What was the composition of the purchase price? Why was this composition selected according to this case study?

5. Where are these companies today in terms of companies and also their stock prices?

6. How is the auto industry doing recently during the Covid-19 crisis? Be specific and Provide an example and your opinion.