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University of Phoenix Memphis Campus FIN/370 Finance for Business Wendy Thomas June 2, 2011
OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
Kudler Fine Foods is a gourmet grocery store
Kathy Kudler started her business in 1998 Three locations in California One-stop shopping with sensible prices
OUR MISSION
Our selections, together with our experience, helpful and well-informed staff, come together to offer each shopper a wonderful and pleasing shopping excursion.
Kudler will provide this service because our team "shop the world" for the products, purchase only the finest of products, are highly selective in acquiring our team members, and will go to extensive lengths to assure that Kudler Fine Foods is the supplier of choice for customers seeking to purchase the finest connoisseur delights.
WEAKNESS
Small organization Competition Variety of choices for the consumer Customer focused Excellent locations Owners relationship with the staff Customers base
No purchasing department Advertising Finance and Accounting Inventory management Forecasting Merchandise selection and pricing
OPPORTUNITIES
Geographic expansion throughout California Delegate purchasing process to someone with more time and experience Offer more catering services Add more product line as we grow Broaden the business brand Acquire another business
THREATS/WEAKNESSES
Through IPO
Through Acquisition
Competing gourmet shops Loss of control Declining economy Reporting Requirements Cost from going public Sarbanes-Oxley procedural obligations
Weak leadership Inappropriate financing Lack of communication Long-term strategies Job Loss Overpayment
THREATS/WEAKNESSES
Merging with another organization
Communication Time Money Mixing of corporate culture Tax complications Legal issues
THROUGH IPO
THROUGH ACQUISITION
Money Equity/Capital Exposure, prestige and image Attractive for hiring Multiple financing opportunities Facilitating acquisitions
Scale/Access to capital markets Capitalize on strength Cover weakness Improve Product line
STRENGTHS/OPPORTUNITIES
STRENGTHS/OPPORTUNITIES
Merging with another organization
Acquire customers Expand Product line Operating Leverage Capitalize on strength Protect against competition
CONCLUSION
Why Merge? Availability Expansion Product Use Ideal
References
Apollo Group, Inc. (2010). Virtual Organizations. Retrieved from https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/cist/vop/Business/Kudler2/index.htm Bragg, T. (2001). Entrepreneur. Gale Group. Retrieved from http://www.entrepreneur.com/tradejournals/article/74701407.html Kauppi, Dave. (20011). Merger and Acquisition-A Strategy For Growth. Retrieved from http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/18747/corporate_matters/merger_and_acquis ition___a_strategy_for_corporate_growth.html