mainly writing analysis and discuss of topic 4,5 and 6. (course material/annual report and q5 calculation provided)

4 Based on Rugman, Verbeke and Yuan (2011) diagram of re-conceptualization of national subsidiary role, what subsidiary role(s) does your subsidiary have? Explain and illustrate your answer with an appropriate diagram.

5.Show detailed calculations, analyze, compare and comment the financial performance trend of your subsidiary for the three-year period 2011-2013 (sales and profit growth/ decline; profitability ratios of gross margin, EBIT, ROA; gearing ratios of debt-to-equity, times interest earned; liquidity ratios of current ratio, quick ratio, working capital; operating efficiency ratios of inventory turnover in days, account receivable turnover in days). You should present the financial statements of your subsidiary in the appendix.

6. Make plausible arguments whether or not your parent firm has used various mechanisms to manipulate profits in your subsidiary. What are the major financing sources of your subsidiary? How are foreign exchange risks managed in your subsidiary? Support your answer with specific well-explained evidence, data and facts.