1. Evaluate the debt management policies of these companies, Pepsi and Coke, by analyzing the debt utilization ratios over the most recent years , including: debt to total assets and interest coverage. What conclusions can you draw from your analysis? Are these companies managing their debt in a prudent manner? Why/why not?
2. Comment on the levels of cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheets of each company, Coke and Pepsi, over the last 3 years. Keep in mind that corporations should be focused on total return to shareholders by maximizing returns over their cost of capital.