Kate Reigle November 29, 2011. About the Company Develops the Windows PC operating system, the Office suite of productivity software, and enterprise server.

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1 Kate Reigle November 29, 2011

2 About the Company Develops the Windows PC operating system, the Office suite of productivity software, and enterprise server products The Windows PC and Office franchises collectively account for nearly 60% of the firm's revenue, and the server and tools business contributes 24%. Other businesses include: Xbox 360, Bing, business software, and software for mobile devices.

3 Strengths Brand Recognition Rapid product innovation Microsoft Office Customer Support

4 Weaknesses Slow to realize opportunities – Google vs. Bing Insignificant presence in the smartphone market

5 Opportunities Xbox 360 video game Smartphone market Cloud computing

6 Threats Apple products Other manufacturers such as IBM, Sun, and Oracle Disappearing need for PCs due to increase in mobile technology Piracy

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8 Recent News Partnering with TechStars to leverage the Kinect in different ways Operation in Our Sites Regulation Oct. 20: first time Microsoft has posted a year- over-year gain in Windows revenue since the end of 2010. – Revenue in the Windows division grew nearly 2%

9 Checklist Meets 6/10 criteria Criteria Requirements:CompanyIndustryGood or Bad Solvency and Financial Leverage Ratios: Current Ratio > 12.61.99 Debt Ratio < Industry Average20.8814.36BAD Efficiency Ratios: Total Asset Turnover > Industry Average0.720.75BAD Inventory Turnover > Industry Average14.7513739.11BAD Profitability Ratios: Net Profit Margin > Industry Average29.1717.46 Return on Asset (ROA) > Industry Average23.7712.44 Return on Equity (ROE) > Industry Average44.8422.61 Growth Ratio (5 years): Historical EPS Growth > Industry Average17.636.99 Historical Revenue Growth > Industry Average9.5711.77BAD Projected EPS Growth >10%* and > industry Average-- Other Informative Data: P/E10.213.8 P/B44 PEG0.8-- Fair Value Estimate32-- Current Price (11/28/2011)24.81 Purchase Price25.32 Dividend0.8 Dividend Yield >2%**2.31.4 Shares Owned75

10 YTD Chart http://finance.yahoo.com

11 Competitor Chart

12 Recommendation Morningstar – Fair Value: $32.00 – Consider Buy: $22.40 – Consider Sell: $43.20


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