Easy Jet Case Study

Answering questions regarding EasyJet using its financial statements.

Answer the following questions.

1. What is/are the firm’s credit rating(s)? Any recent changes? Do you think a change is likely in the near future (1-2 years)? (5% of project grade)
2. Review management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition of your company’s annual report. Identify key strengths and weaknesses with regard to capital resources, liquidity, results of operations, etc. (5% of project grade)
3. Review the Independent Auditors’ Report of your company’s annual report and answer the following questions. (5% of project grade)
   1. Who was the company’s auditor and where is it located?
   2. What is the responsibility of the auditor?
   3. Who is responsible for the preparation of and information within the company’s financial statement?
   4. The audit was conducted in accordance with what?
   5. What was the opinion of the auditor?
4. What method(s) of depreciation does the firm use? Discuss the implications for the firm. (5% of project grade)
5. What method for accounting for inventory does the firm use? Discuss the implications for the firm. (5% of project grade)
6. Give some details about the amount of options and convertible securities that are outstanding? Discuss the implications for the firm. (5% of project grade)
7. Has the firm been returning money to its shareholders and, if so, how? Discuss the effect on the firm’s creditworthiness. (5% of project grade)
8. Discuss the firm’s acquisition activity, including form of payment. (5% of project grade)
9. What is the most interesting thing you learned about this firm not covered by any of the above? (5% of project grade)

Additional Files:

EasyJet_-_Annual_Report_-_2014.pdf