Case Study
Domino’s Pizza Group PLC
How to complete the assignment
1) The Company
Domino’s Pizza Group Plc, better known as “Domino’s ”, is a United Kingdom based master franchise of international fast food pizza delivery chain Domino’s Pizza. The company is a leading player in its market with an established reputation for efficiency and expertise. Domino’s core brand has consistently remained the cornerstones of the company. Domino’s has numerous stores in the UK and a presence in many other countries. However, like all retail businesses, the company has experienced an adverse economic climate affected by factors such as lock-downs due to COVID-19 and Brexit.
2) Your role
You have been on placement as a Credit Analyst at ScoreRite, a credit rating agency. As you have been performing well there is the possibility of a job offer after your graduation. For your last assignment, you have been asked to assess the creditworthiness of Domino’s and to present your findings to the management
team.
Requirements:
Your line manager has asked you to download Domino’s financial statements, for at least the last five years and, using credit-related ratios, prepare a business report that should cover the following:
1. Analysis of the trends of major credit-related ratios; comparison with competitors and industry norms, with any industry-specific requirements appropriately considered; discussion of any major events which have
affected the company’s operations/status/ existence, that should include appropriate macro-economic and industry-specific considerations in the context of your analysis and not independently.
(70 marks)
2. Production and discussion of a credit rating for Domino’s; recommendation of a credit line/credit limit for the company, based on the information given in the accounts and your calculations.
(20 marks)
Note: Marks will be awarded for correct business report format, appropriate use of appendices, proper referencing, correct grammar/English, and clarity and consistency.
(10 marks)
(Total: 100 marks)