Company Background and analysis of AirAsia This report conducts an analysis of AirAsia‚ the world’s Lowest Cost Airline. AirAsia is a Malaysian low cost airline. AirAsia was found in 1993 and it started its operations from 18 Nov 1996. It was established initially by DRB-Hicom‚ a government owned- conglomerate. On 2 December 2001‚ the heavily- indebted airline was purchased Tony Fernandes former Time Warner Executive. Tony was inspired by the Low-Cost Carrier business model of Southwest
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Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Self-Test Questions 1. The difference between the sales price and the total variable costs is the contribution margin. (D) 2. The breakeven volume in units (perfume sticks) for 2005 is TR-VC-FC=PBT MR=900000/1800 = 500 TR-VC-FC=0 VC/Q = 495000/1800 = 275 Q*MR - Q(VC/Q) = FC Q = _____FC_____ MR-VC/Q Q = 247500/(500 275) Q=1100 Therefore (B) 3. If sales volume is expected to be 2100 units with prices/costs same‚ after-tax net income is expected
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2. Analysis 6 2.1 Shareholders 6 2.2 Supplier 7 2.3 Employee 8 2.4 Lending Institutions 9 3. Overall Comparison of Years (Refer to Appendix 1-5) 10 3.1 Profitability 10 3.2 Efficiency 10 3.3 Liquidity 11 3.4 Gearing 12 3.5 Investment 12 4. Sources of Finance 13 5. Market Value of Share 14 6. Economic Conditions 15 6.1 Political 15 6.2 Economic 15 6.3 Social 16 6.4 Technology 16 6.5 Environment 16 7. View of Chairman’s statement (Refer to AirAsia 2010
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Value Chain Analysis of AirAsia The value chain analysis is used to evaluate the value of each particular functional activity that is added to the organisation’s products or services as seen in Diagram 1 [pic] a) Logistics This involves all areas of receiving‚ storing of inputs when producing outputs. So far‚ AirAsia only operates on a single type of aircraft‚ the Boeing 737-300. Based on a report published by Aero Connections in 2004‚ that particular model was the best selling commercial
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Assignment 2: Costs and Profit (20 points) In Section 2‚ you learned about costs and profit. Now‚ you’ll apply what you learned. 1. Choose a real or made up example of a company‚ and describe at least three variable costs the company has. (1-3 sentences. 1.5 points) soaring angels attire company’s first variable cost is shirts they customize shirts to whatever you want them to be but how many shirts you want tells them how much material they need. Same thing with the shoes they also customize
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company’s financial health. Before investing in a company it is vital to understand what it does‚ its market and the industry in which it operates. You should never blindly invest in a company. Financial analysis is a process that evaluates businesses‚ budgets‚ projects‚ and entities for analysis purpose. It is done for the purpose of determining the suitability for investment in a business. 1 There several mainly focuses on the process used to direct and manage the business and affairs
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CAEA 3301 AIRASIA BERHAD DATE OF SUBMISSION: 2 APRIL 2008 QUESTION 1 COMPANY BACKGROUND AirAsia is one of the businesses that have successfully adopted cost leadership through operational effectiveness and efficiency. The cost advantages have enabled AirAsia to become the Asia’s leading low fare airline. Established on 12 December 2001‚ AirAsia has been such a big phenomenon in airline industry especially in Asia. By using a simple but strong slogan “Now Everyone Can Fly”‚ AirAsia has successfully
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Case: The ascendance of AirAsia 1. What is the macro and industry environment for new budget airlines in the Asia- Pacific region? What opportunities and challenges are associated with that environment? People in the Southeast Asian have low average incomes. The low average incomes should boost the cheap fares demands. In recent years‚ because of the government decreased the entry barrier of airline industry‚ more and more carriers entered the airline market
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2.0 Planning and Strategic Management 2.1 SWOT Analysis Strengths Low cost operations AirAsia Berhad is the first airline company that offered a low cost flight in Asian market. By operating the low cost principle‚ AirAsia Berhad aim to maximize their sales and minimize their operating cost. Based on their slogan “Now Everyone Can Fly” have fulfilled the wants for those passengers who choose to fly with low cost airlines especially students‚ those family with lower income and low income
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Page: Table of Content 2 Introduction of Company 3-5 History of AirAsia 6-7 Organization Chart 8-9 Information Technology of AirAsia 10-13 Conclusion 14-16 Reference 17-18 Introduction Of Company Introduction of Company AirAsia Berhad (“AirAsia” or“the Company”) is a name synonymous with low fares‚ quality service and dependability. With over 100 routes across 11 countries‚ AirAsia is truly Asia’s leading airline with the widest route connectivity and
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