... Ratio 3.0 Conclusion Pg 9 4.0 Appendix Pg 10 4.1 Ratios calculated 5.0 Bibliography Pg 11 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Objectives The aim of this report is to analyse the performance of Ashburton Plc and to try and pinpoint areas of concern. 1.2 Methodology The analysis will be done by calculating performance, liquidity and other relevant ratios. This can help pinpoint areas of concern for the organisation. 1.3 Terms of Reference This report is aimed for the directors, shareholders and prospective shareholders of Ashburton Plc. The ratios will illustrate the performance, profitability and liquidity of the organisation. 2.0 Ashburton Plc 2.1 Performance 2.1.1 Turnover The graph below illustrated Ashburton Plc turnover for the past five years. As you can see, turnover was growing steadily until after 1999 when it began to drop sharply. This could be the start of a declining trend in turnover. 2.1.2 Ashburton's Annual Turnover Ratio 2001: 2.7 2000: 3.8 The annual turnover ratio shows the relationship between the turnover and the capital employed, in general, the higher the ratio the better as it indicates higher turnover. In 2000, the turnover ...

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