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... displayed 300 characters
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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 14
Costs of Common Stock 15
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) 15
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) 15
After Tax Cost of Debt 15
References: 16
Company Profile
Reaching back to the 1890 agricultural steam tractor research being directed by independent entrenpuers Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best, Caterpillar, Inc... displayed 300 characters
