Analyze fundamental aspects of corporate finance management in multinational corporations. You will research a multinational corporation to focus on for the assignment, provide a brief overview, and analyze the financial management of the corporation.
Include the following components in your PowerPoint presentation:
1. Select a multinational corporation (MNC).
2. Ensure there is sufficient data for analysis based on requirements listed below. Provide a brief overview of the MNC:
• Describe the MNC, its business, products/services, and key markets.
• Highlight its operations in different countries.
• Evaluate the company’s cash conversion cycle.
Sample Answer
Multinational Corporation Analysis: Apple Inc.
I. Company Overview & Business Operations
Business Profile: Apple Inc. is a global technology leader headquartered in Cupertino, California. It designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories.
Core Products/Services: * Hardware: iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch.
Services: Apple Music, iCloud, Apple Pay, and the App Store.
Key Markets: * Americas: Remains the largest revenue driver.
Greater China: A critical growth market and manufacturing hub.
Europe & Japan: High-margin regions with established consumer bases.
II. Global Operations Strategy
Apple utilizes a Global Factory Model, where design happens in the U.S. ("Designed by Apple in California"), while assembly and component sourcing are distributed across the globe:
Manufacturing: Primary assembly is centered in China (Foxconn/Pegatron), with recent strategic shifts to India and Vietnam to diversify geopolitical risk.