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Using the most recent annual report and other financial statements submitted to the SEC, select a financial initiative from the "management's message" to the shareholders. Compare and contrast three potential financial outcomes that your Learning Team envisions for the proposed initiative(s). Evaluate your findings to determine the most likely outcome. Additionally, be sure to include your calculations which support your analysis of the various financial outcomes and discuss the financial impact on your selected organization. Be sure to properly cite your references in your paper

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Using the most recent annual report and other financial statements submitted to the SEC, select a financial initiative from the "management's message" to the shareholders. Compare and contrast three potential financial outcomes that your Learning Team envisions for the proposed initiative(s). Evaluate your findings to determine the most likely outcome. Additionally, be sure to include your calculations which support your analysis of the various financial outcomes and discuss the financial impact on your selected organization. Be sure to properly cite your references in your paper

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The financial initiative selected for this assignment is opening of an office in Hong Kong to strengthen the existing and potential future business in the Asian region. The three potential financial outcomes that can occur due to this initiative are as follows:

1) One of the possible financial outcomes is a significant improvement in revenues and profitability in the Asian region. This outcome is quite likely because economies in Asia such as China and India are growing at a rapid pace and Wal-Mart can capitalize on significant growth opportunities in such Asian countries by establishing a dedicated office in Hong Kong. The investment made on setting up the office and expenses incurred on running the office will be fully justified due to the significant ...

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