Reference no: EM132878806

Working Example: Walt Disney

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is an excellent example of a business that uses its website to get information out to its shareholders, analysts, and prospective investors. It is very easy to find a direct link to its investor relations section.3 This part of the Disney website contains a downloadable version of its annual report, as well as stock quotes, an investor newsletter, archived conference calls and even the opportunity for current shareholders to sign up for electronic reports. The best part about these online investor relations sections is their extra nuggets of hard-to-find information. For example, most companies will use these spaces to offer detailed info on past acquisitions and stock splits not always available on other financial portals.

If you want to dig deeper and go beyond the slick marketing version of the annual report found on corporate websites, you'll have to search through required filings made to the Securities and Exchange Commission. All publicly-traded companies in the U.S. must file regular financial reports with the SEC. These filings include the annual report (known as the 10-K), quarterly report (10-Q), and a myriad of other forms containing all types of financial data.

When writing your analysis, complete the following: (About Waldisney)

• Evaluate the company's current financial plan,including charts and/or graphs showing financial data from the struggling company and make recommendations for improvement.
• Determine strategies for achieving a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing financial performance.
• plan to implement the strategies you selected.