Abstract:
Long the pride of Peoria, Illinois, Caterpillar, Inc. has established itself as a premier global manufacturing powerhouse whose commercial construction, transportation and engine solutions have come to symbolize durability, quality, and economic progress. This project paper examines the operational and financial numbers resulting from the company’s global sales reach. This paper reviews the publically available corporate financial results for the last decade. This financial data review will be expanded to incorporate how operating and investing activities and results have also impact the Caterpillar bottom line. The paper will conclude with a short summary analysis providing team conclusions to whether the Caterpillar company is a stock worthy of investment ownership.
Table of Contents
Abstract: 1
Company Profile 3
Revenues, Earnings (2006-2007) & Outlook (2008) 4
Analysis of 2006 Statement of Cash Flows 5
Operating Activities 5
Investing Activities 6
Financing Activities 6
Pro-Forma Statements 2008 7
S&P / Caterpillar Comparison 9
S&P Index – Dividend Returns 9
Caterpillar – Dividend Returns 9
Cost of Common Stock Calculations 10
Summary Analysis 10
Appendix – Financial & Calculation Tables 12
Balance Sheet 12
Statement of Earnings 13
Cash Flows 13
Free Cash Flow 14
Economic Value Added 14
Market Value Added& ...