Financial Investment Assignment

This Article is written as an intern for a random company. To report to the team manager as an intern of Stokes Mann Investments in order to report on potential investment opportunities the two companies have been selected from the consumer retail sector. Both are consumer retail stores established in the nature of supermarkets. The companies belonging to consumer retail sector have been chosen since it is the growing industry in the world markets and has profit potential not only through physically located retail stores but also online trading and e-commerce. Also both companies are in same industry and are competitors of each other therefore the analysis and comparison of performance of both the companies will be helpful in identifying the best investment opportunity along with the individual investment potential of each of the two companies. The operations and business of the companies focuses on the sharper prices, improved quality, stronger ranges and better services.

Thus there are sample of opportunities with this companies and wider scope of investment. Inspite of some downfalls and declining profits in the past few years which was a crucial time for the companies, it has revived with increasing profits and achieved sound financial position.

These companies has been selected for the analysis of investment potential since it is the oldest retail companies having retail stores throughout the world established with variousbusiness models such as owned, franchised and joint venture. The major areas of business include food, clothing, and general merchandise where the food turnover accounts for more than 58% of the total turnover. These companies have highly experienced and quality people who perform the operations with expertise and for the purpose of achieving profitability through customer satisfaction and growth. Thus there are indicators of growth and profitability potential with the companies which is the core area of consideration in terms of investment potential.