Finance Question

For this deliverable, your team will submit a well-written, executive-level Due Diligence Final Report addressing the target acquisition company’s financial and operational strengths and weaknesses incorporating all of your research, analysis, and findings.

THE TARGET ACQUISITION COMPANY IS BAXTER INC. (BAX).  BAX is wanting to merge with Johnson & Johnson (J&J). Please complete the following about the target company Baxter Inc. 

1. What are the strengths of BAX and how can it be a asset to Johnson & Johnson? Include all strengths in every area! Finances too

2. Assets – complete all assets of BAX company.
You need to read the notes and disclosure to financial statements and comment on the individual items of assets and liabilities here), Below is a sample list of assets items. This list may vary depending upon the company.

Lease Agreements – review lease terms and renewal provisions and bargain purchase clauses. 

PP& E – details of land buildings and other assets. Depreciation. Also discuss if there is any upcoming need to replace any fixed asset and if there are plans to close,relocate or expand any facility.

Details of accounts receivables – Amount, aging, allowance for doubtful debts etc.

Details of other receivables – Loans and advances to employees and notes receivables.

Details of inventory items, method of valuation, inventory obsolescence etc.

Investments- short term and long term. Review the category of investment ( Trading, AFS or Held to Maturity) and discuss the fair value or cost of these securities. 

Deferred Tax Assets/ Liabilities details.

Goodwill- amount and valuation of goodwill. Discuss the qualitative factors and impairment changes.