The purpose of this assignment is to assess the cash flow of Coca Cola by reviewing operating, investing, and financing activities.
Analyze the changes in operating, investing, and financing activities of Coca Cola for the last 3 years using indirect methods. Write a 500-750 word overview of the statement of cash flows for Coca Cola that addresses the following questions for each type of cash activity.
4. From the perspective of a supplier considering selling product through Coca Cola, evaluate the request to purchase product on account. What is the primary concern for selling product on account to Coca Cola?
1. Calculate Coca Cola’s free cash flows (FCF).
2. Discuss the change in cash flows from investing activities.
3. What assets did Coca Cola buy or sell over the last 3-year period? Indicate whether cash is being used to grow Coca Cola.
1. Analyze net change in financial activities. Include discussion of whether Coca Cola obtained new debt or equity financing over the last 3 years, how Coca Cola’s debt and equity changed, and whether Coca Cola paid down debt or equity in the last 3 years.
2. Explain the pros and cons of having a large cash balance.
