Using Amazon access the last three years’ annual reports. Next, select a company that is a direct
competitor
and download the previous three years’ annual reports.
Using the annual reports of both companies, complete the following in a three- to five-page paper.
For each company, report the amount of capital spending for the past three years. Quantitatively
determine
whether the amount of capital spending has been consistent or if it has fluctuated. Be sure to provide the
calculations used to determine your answer. Describe the capital expenditures of each firm and the
factors that
impacted the companies’ debt capacities and capital structures.
Next, compare the level of capital spending across the two firms. Point out how the spending was similar
and/or different and speculate why the similarities or differences might exist. You must use at least three
scholarly sources.
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