Introduction The case study General Mills Inc. - Understanding Financial Statements focuses on the most basic idea of finance analysis. This case is a brief look into the language that is used in the finance world and a start to interaction with auditors. In this case‚ KPMG LLP‚ the public accounting firm that was auditing their statements‚ had sent two opinion letters. The first letter was ensuring that both parties were aware that General Mills had internal control over financial reporting. The second
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General Mills Inc. – Understanding Financial Statements a.) General Mills makes money through producing various food products and distributing them all over the world. b.) The financial statements that are commonly prepared for external reporting purposes are the Balance Sheet‚ Income Statement‚ and Statement of Cash Flows. General Mills gives these statements a title of Consolidated Statements of Earnings‚ Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated statements of Cash Flows. Consolidated
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a. What is the nature of General Mills’ business? That is‚ based on what you know about the company and on the accompanying financial statements‚ how does General Mills make money? General Mills‚ Inc. has three segments. U.S. Retail sells ready-to-eat cereals‚ meals‚ yogurt‚ organic foods‚ etc. The International segment includes retail business in Canada‚ Europe‚ Latin America and the Asia/Pacific region. Bakeries and Foodservice sells to retail and wholesale bakeries‚ and convenience stores. The
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General Mills - Generating Balanced Growth From ready-to-eat cereal to convenient meals to wholesome snacks‚ General Mills is one of the biggest food products manufacturers and competes in growing food categories that are on-trend with consumer tastes around the world. The company markets many well-known brands‚ such as Haagen Daazs‚ Yoplait‚ Betty Crocker‚ Totinos‚ and Cheerios‚ among others. Main rivals include Kellogg‚ Kraft‚ Conagra Foods‚ and Sara Lee. General Mills sells its products in three
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a) General Mills is a leading producer of packaged consumer foods. According to the financial statements‚ General Mills makes most of the money from sales. They have 3 segments: US Retail‚ International and Bakeries and Food Services. b) 1) The following are the financial statements that are commonly prepared for external reporting purposes: * Balance Sheet * Income Statement * Statement of cash flows * Statement of Stockholder’s equity 2) General Mills gives
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Introduction In module 2 case study I am to do the following understanding financial reports and continue to review the financial statements of Merck and Novartis to learn additional information. The emphasis of this Case is to review the income statement‚ balance sheet and computation of ratios. Review the financial statements for the companies and answer the following questions for the last reporting year: Balance Sheet • What components of stockholders’ equity does each of the companies disclose
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General Mills Annual Report 2012 Generating Balanced Growth Generating Balanced Growth Our brands compete in large and growing food categories that are on-trend with consumer tastes around the world. We’re investing in our established brands while also developing new products. And we’re building our business in developed markets while increasing our presence in emerging markets worldwide. Our goal is to generate balanced‚ long-term growth. General Mills at a Glance U.S. Retail Net Sales
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Contents 1. REPORT SUMMARY 1 2. OVERVIEW OF GENERAL MILLS‚ INC. 1 3. OVERVIEW OF DIAGEO PLC AND PILLSBURY COMPANY 2 4. OVERVIEW OF GENERAL MILLS’ ACQUISITION OF PILLSBURY 3 5. GENERAL MILLS’ STRATEGIC MOTIVES FOR ACQUIRING PILLSBURY 4 6. IS THE DEAL ECONOMICALLY ATTRACTIVE? 5 6.1. VALUATION OF PILLSBURY (WITHOUT SYNERGIES) 5 6.2. VALUE OF SYNERGIES (COST SYNERGIES) 5 6.3. VALUE OF CLAWBACK 6 6.4. VALUE OF GENERAL MILLS’ STOCK PAYMENT 9 6.5. VALUE OF DEBT ASSUMED 9 7. RECOMMENDATION FOR
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organization founded in 1856 by Illinois Congressman Robert Smith which leased power rights to mills operating along Saint Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. Cadwallader C. Washburn acquired the company shortly after its founding and hired his brother‚ William D. Washburn to assist in the company’s development. In 1866‚ the Washburns got into the business themselves‚ building the Washburn "B" Mill at the falls. At the time‚ the building was considered to be so large and output so vast that it
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Financial Analysis: General Mills Inc. The following financial analysis is primarily focusing on the performance of General Mills Inc for the year 2010 when compared to 2009‚ but a historic trend of the past 5 financial years is also being taken into account. Balance Sheet Analysis: The Current Assets for GIS decreased for FY10 by nearly 2% compared to FY09‚ primarily due to a decline in quick assets‚ namely cash and cash equivalents. The company experienced a terrific growth period in FY08 when
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