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Week 1 Assignment 1 Anthony Knight Jr The University of Arizona Global Campus OMM622 Dr. Aguilar 1/22/2024
Week 1 Assignment 2 Financial Summary of Fox Factory Holding Corporation Fox Factory Holding Corporation has a great wealth of highlights from the most recent report that we had access to. Based on the instruction from the Week 1 Assignment, I was able to see the company's full-year 2023 sales guidance, adjusted to $1.43 - $1.47 billion, which demonstrates a commitment to sustained growth. The report also states mentions “impact from the United Auto Workers strike and continued inventory destocking…” (investor.ridefox.com, first paragraph). Despite this, it was particularly striking that the company maintains a positive trajectory, reaffirming its 2025 vision of $2 billion sales and a 25.0% adjusted EBITDA margin. Net income for the period stands at $35 million, translating to earnings per diluted share of $0.83 and a net income margin of 10.7%. Also, it is worth adding that as of September 29, 2023, Fox Factory Holding Corporation. Has a pretty solid financial foundation, with total assets reaching $1.67 billion. Based on the report I see current assets, including cash and cash equivalents of $90.6 million, which reflects liquidity strength. Then, taking a look at the balance sheet reveals total liabilities of $433.1 million and stockholders' equity at $1.24 billion, which I submit presents a sound financial structure. Transitioning to the income statement for the three months ended September 29, 2023, it looks like net sales amount to $331.1 million, and then there was a gross profit of $107.2 million and a gross margin of 32.4%. Operating expenses stand at $65.9 million, contributing to a net income of $35.3 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.83. This appears to demonstrate efficiency and obviously profitability.
Week 1 Assignment 3 Another important facet is the cash flow portion and from the report, I can see that the company generated $126.7 million in net cash from operating activities during the nine months ended September 29, 2023. However, I also noticed that investing activities reflected a net cash outflow of $165.4 million, while financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of $16.2 million. These cash flow dynamics aren’t necessarily negatives but instead they show the company's strategic allocation of resources. Adjusted net income for the three months ended up reaching $44.8 million. The adjusted EBITDA for the same period appears to stand at $63.7 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.2%. This would appear to show that Fox can manage costs pretty effectively. Then, looking ahead Fox Factory Holding Corporation maintains a positive outlook, supported by the reaffirmation of its 2025 vision as stated before the actual report itself. I have a good feeling that Fox is strategically positioned, and financially sound entity poised for continued success in its industry. Fox in Three Years Fox Factory Holding Corporation appears optimistic about its outlook for the next three years, which makes me feel optimistic although I do not have personal experience with this company. I mentioned this in the prior section, but the company has reaffirmed its 2025 vision, aiming for $2 billion in sales and a 25.0% adjusted EBITDA margin. In my mind, this vision signals a commitment to sustained growth and financial performance. It also means Fox is confident in the company's strategic initiatives and market positioning. There is another good point from the report where there is an announcement of a share repurchase plan for up to $300 million. Fox clearly believes and finds it worth investing in prospects and a commitment to
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Week 1 Assignment 4 delivering value to shareholders. Overall, I’d say the outlook displays a positive trajectory, held together by strategic goals and financial aspirations. The Three Options Options Factors Internal Production Factor 1: Market research – When considering production of a new product, market research must be conducted. Market research “is a process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information about a given market.” (Makosiewicz, 2021) Factor 2: Efficiency – Simply put, Fox's ability to efficiently produce E bikes will influence the decision Takeaways: there are some things to contrast with this decision. Fox should consider that internal production offers full control over production process and branding. On the other hand, a challenge could be the high initial investment, and potential production delays that come with starting up a new product. Outsourcing Factor 1: partner evaluation - choosing the right partner that is aligned with the values and capabilities of fox is very important to
Week 1 Assignment 5 consider. Factor 2: negotiation terms - fox is going to desire favorable terms for cost sharing purposes as well as profit distribution. Takeaways: this contrast option one specifically in terms of production costs. There is a little bit of money saved by partnering up and it also allows for a quicker market entry. The drawback is obviously the shared profit portion. Licensing Factor 1: Longevity - the hard part about agreements such as licensing include things like the duration. For fox, they will need to decide whether or not this will be a short term or long term arrangement. I think it would be important to specify in the arrangement that certain provisions for renewal or termination shall be based on performance. That way, fox is not stuck in an agreement that does not benefit them. Factor 2: Royalties – to remain profitable fox will need to come up with a mutually beneficial royalty structure.
Week 1 Assignment 6 References: Epstein, L. (2014). Financial decision making: An introduction to financial reports. Bridgepoint Education. Makosiewicz, M (2021) Market Research: What It Is and How to Do It
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Week 1 Assignment 7 Retrieved from URL (https://ahrefs.com/blog/market-research/) https://investor.ridefox.com/press-releases/news-details/2023/Fox-Factory-Holding- Corp.-Reports-Third-Quarter-Fiscal-2023-Financial-Results-and-Announces-Agreement-to- Acquire-Marucci-Sports/