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Present By: Team B Shaundriesa Dolmon Arita Gibbs Deborah Grant Melissa Watson

University of Phoenix Memphis Campus FIN/370 Finance for Business Wendy Thomas June 2, 2011

OVERVIEW

Introduction Mission Statement IPO-Going Public Acquisition Merger

Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Conclusion

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.

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESS APPROACH


STRENGTHS

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
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(n.d.). Small Business Notes. Retrieved from http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/business-finances/initial-public-offerings.html


Steffens, G. (2001-2011). Resources For Entrepreneurs. Gaeble Ventures. Retrieved from http://www.gaebler.com/Common-Problems-with-Acquisitions.htm

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