ACC08702 Vodafone Annual Report Analysis Assignment: Financial Performance & Shareholder Insights (2024), Singapore

Coursework Assignment

The key objective of this section is to provide you with:

• the coursework assignment for the module
• advice on tackling the assignment
• assessment criteria
• information on key dates.

5.1 Coursework Assignment

The coursework (50%) is an individual piece of work based on the 2024 Annual Report of VODAFONE GROUP plc.
Students are encouraged to obtain their own copy of the 2024 Annual Report from the company’s website:
https://reports.investors.vodafone.com/view/19717984

The coursework should be word-processed on single sides of A4 (font size 12 point). The length should be 1,500 words overall (state number of words). Each piece of coursework must have a front cover which shows the matriculation number and tutor. Your name should not appear anywhere on the piece of coursework. Also, note the information on plagiarism below.

All coursework is checked for plagiarism so you will also be asked to submit an electronic copy of your coursework through Edinburgh Napier University’s web site Moodle. To do this you need to keep your Edinburgh Napier University password up to date.

Note: Non-submission of the coursework will constitute a failure in this element of assessment. Late work, without a prior extension being granted, will be capped at 40%.

Where appropriate your work must be properly referenced and include a reference list (a bibliography is not required). Plagiarism is not determined based on similarity percentage. There is no minimum/maximum similarity percentage. It is all about being honest of your work, acknowledging other people’s works if you use them, and observing good academic conduct. Please read the University’s policy on Student Code of Conduct. Help on Academic Integrity is available at:
https://my.napier.ac.uk/your-studies/improve-your-academic-and-study-skills/referencing-and-academic-integrity/academic-integrity

Edinburgh Napier University Assessment Brief

MF Student Study Guide PSB 2025.pdf
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Coursework 2025

This assessment is worth 50% of your overall module mark

The coursework involves an analysis of the annual report and accounts of VODAFONE GROUP plc. You will need to obtain a copy of the annual report for the year ended 31 March 2024 which you should be able to download from their website.

Schedule of Work

1. Introduce the company to the reader. Your introduction must include the principal activities of the company, products, markets and some key financial results to give an indication of size and trends within the business.(10% approx 300 words)
2. Using the annual report and accounts, calculate the percentage movement on the following figures. You should include the following table in your assignment.
   

   	Current Year 31 March 2024	Previous Year 31 March 2023	% Movement
   Revenue
   Gross profit
   Operating Profit Margin – show workings
   Total Capital employed – show workings
   Net cash generated / used in operating activities
   Number of employees
   Earnings per share (basic)
   Total dividend paid per ordinary share
   Year-end share price
   Year-end market capitalisation – using share price above. Show calculation

   (12%)

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3. Calculate, for BOTH the current and the previous year, FIVE financial ratios that help to highlight the company’s performance for the trading period. Show how you have calculated your ratios. You must show the formula and the workings for each of the ratios used.(10%)
4. Using the closing share price on 31 March 2024, calculate the P/E (use the reported basic program the income statement) and the dividend yield (use P/E value).

Coursework Assignment

3. Calculate, for BOTH the current and the previous year, FIVE financial ratios that help to highlight the company’s performance for the trading period. Show how you have calculated your ratios. You must show the formula and the workings for each of the ratios used.

   (10%)

4. Using the closing share price on 31 March 2024, calculate the P/E (use the reported basic EPS on the income statement) and the dividend yield (use dividend for year). (If the year end falls on a weekend when the markets are shut, you can use the closing price on the last Friday to calculate these ratios). Select a company in the same industry sector. How does this company’s P/E ratio compare to your company, giving reasons for any difference. What would your company’s share price be if the other company’s P/E was applied? Comment on this result.

   (12% approx 150 words)

5. a) Calculate and comment briefly on the absolute share price performance, and the shares performance relative to the FTSE 250 index, of the shares of VODAFONE GROUP plc. between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024. You must include a graph of the share price and the index. You can find these on any of the websites given below:
   https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/VOD/vodafone-group-plc/company-page
   https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/quote/VOD_L?tsrc=fin-srch

   b) Calculate the percentage movement for the year and comment briefly on the absolute share price performance, and the performance of VODAFONE GROUP relative to the FTSE 250 index.

   (12% approx 200 words)
   

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6. Your best friend is thinking of buying 5,000 shares in VODAFONE GROUP plc. Write a report to them analysing the performance and position of your company over the last trading period. You will be expected to make use of ALL RELEVANT percentage movements and financial ratios, NOT JUST the ones you may have calculated above. You should conclude the report with your advice on whether or not you think your friend should make the investment.

   (40% approx 850 words)

7. The report should be word processed (Arial font size 12) and well presented. Referencing should use the APA 7th method (family name and date). A referencing guide is available on Moodle or via the website:
   https://libguides.napier.ac.uk/APA

   (4%)

   (Total 100%)

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5.2. Guidance Notes for the Coursework Assignment

Answers must be word processed using Arial Font size 12. The target length is 1,500 words excluding references and conditions. Please indicate will be penalised. (+/-10% is acceptable). Appendices should be used if appropriate to provide additional

moodle.napler.ac.uk

Where appropriate your work must be properly referenced and include a reference list (a bibliography is not required). Plagiarism is not determined based on similarity percentage. There is no minimum/maximum similarity percentage. It is all about being honest of your work, acknowledging other people’s works if you use them, and observing good academic conduct. Please read the University’s policy on Student Code of Conduct. Help on Academic Integrity is available at:

https://mv.napler.ac.uk/vour-studies/improve-your-academic-and-study-skills/referencing-and-academic-integrity/academic-integrity