Instructions about the group assignment - Students will work in groups of 3-4 members of their choosing. You should give careful consideration to the selection of members comprising the group. Groups must be formed within the first three weeks of the semester and one member of each group should provide the names of members to the lecturer-in-charge no later than 19th. It is very important for all members to take an active part in completing the assignment and make an equal contribution. Students must notify the Lecturer-in- Charge in a timely manner and provide substantiating documentation of any problems in relation to group work.

Submission - The assignment is to be submitted on time. Late submission of assignments - Due dates will be strictly adhered to. However, in the case of exceptional circumstances, students may apply for extensions in the following manner. In accordance with the ACU Assessment Procedures (para 3), you may seek extension of submission date for an assessment task prior to the due date by submitting the Application for Extension of time for an Assignment (EX) form. Application for Ext of Time for Submission of Assessment.pdf You may seek up to five working days after the relevant due date by submitting the Special Consideration form.

Analyse and comment on the capital structure of the company in the past 5.years (2013-2017). Is it optimal? Why or why not? (3+1=4 marks) Analyse the company's dividend history in the past 5 years (2013-2011), and provide a critical evaluation of the company's dividend history. (2+2=4 marks) Provide an analysis of share price trend for the past five years (2012-2017). In the light of your analysis above, evaluate the attractiveness of company's ordinary shares for investment. Include in your analysis a discussion of the weaknesses/ limitations of your analysis, and any key risks that may affect the attractiveness of the company as an investment, and how you have factored these risks into your attractiveness analysis and valuation. Do you think that the firm is correctly valued by the market? Discuss. Presentation (Table of contents, introduction, conclusion, format, spacing, paragraphing, spelling)

A concise statement clearly explaining the purpose of the report, sources used to answer questions and a brief summary of conclusions reached and the order of presentation. Displays an excellent grasp of using accounting and financial information for investment decisions. Displays an excellent understanding of debt and equity capital and their impact on the financial structure and risk. Demonstrates exceptionally insightful and interesting arguments. A highly-structured and comprehensive response to the task. Extraordinary organized presentation with respect to or clarity of expression, grammar, punctuation, pagination, spacing. Accurate and consistently referencing with no error.