Bank Of America vs US Bank

This final submission is worth 50 points and will be due by midnight on Sunday. Respond to each requirement/question in the order listed below: (Limited to a maximum of 5 pages).

I expect the final submission to contain your recommendations, concerns, thoughts, and conclusions and the evidence to support those conclusions.

This final submission should begin with an Executive Summary explicitly making a recommendation and enumerating your reasons by citing specific financial data.

Bold each requirement in the order listed and respond to it.

(1) Calculate the valuation ratios like Price/Book Value, Price/Earnings per Share (make sure you use fully diluted share numbers), Price/EBITDA per Share.

(2) How do these ratios compare with the “Industry Averages”?

(3) What is the current market value of each of your two companies? You will need to know this to formulate a reasonable bid for your selected company.

(4) Which is the more promising business?

(5) Which is the better buy? The best company is not always the best value.

(6) What is your final decision (please be specific)?

(7) Quantify the proposed offer (total dollar amount for acquisition) for your chosen company. You have been asked to do a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of both companies and make a recommendation as to which of the two is the most desirable acquisition and at what price.