Assessment item 2: Report writing
Topic
X Ltd is a large multinational corporation (MNC) which specialises in IT Services. This company is based in India. X Ltd is currently considering acquiring Y Ltd, a smaller IT Services company from European Union. Y Ltd will be acquired for a consideration of 90 million euros to be paid all in cash. Y Ltd has shown a steady growth of 20% each year during the period 2006 to 2012.
Task
X Ltd has asked you to prepare a report providing them with an advice about this potential acquisition. After analysing the background information as well as the potential risks and returns (potential advantages and disadvantages), provide your recommendation.
Executive summary, main report, letter of transmittal and reference list (Harvard style) are required. Also provide in-text references in the Harvard style. You can refer to Communication Skills Handbook for relevant information.
Important
This assignment is based on chapter 17 from the text book. However, you need to collect more information from books, journals, reports and any other relevant resources (print and online material) available.
Each student in a team needs to upload a confidential report on Moodle about other team members. Please see Annexure 1 for details.
Word limit
Minimum 1100 words
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