Homework: Annual Report Project
The Annual Report Project will be completed in sections over the duration of this course. You will submit each section individually, as assigned, and then submit the completed comprehensive homework.
Obtain the most recent Form 10-K of a U.S. corporation traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ). The corporation must sell a product and carry inventory on its balance sheet. You can access public company Form 10-K reports on your specific company's website under Investor Relations.
For Section 1 of the Annual Report Project, prepare a professionally written summary of 250-500 words. Include the following in your submission:
• Provide an overview of the company you have chosen. What business is it in? What does it sell? Who are its competitors? In what geographical areas does it conduct business? Discuss any cyclicality associated with its product sales. Include any other items relevant to this particular business or its industry.
• Locate a press release or article on the company you chose. What was the press release regarding and why is it significant for the company? Focus on any current or future financial implications. What did the article state about the company and how might the information in the article influence the company's financial performance in the future?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.