(A) Use the financial information provided in Debenhams’ 2018 Financial Statements to answer the following questions.

1. Work out Debenhams liquidity ratios in 2018. What do these ratios tell us about Debenhams’ liquidity position? (15 marks)

a. Quick ratio

b. Current ratio

2. Work out Debenhams Inventory turnover ratios in 2018. What does this ratio tell us about Debenhams’ inventory management? (10 marks)

3. Work out Debenhams profitability ratios in 2018. What do these ratios tell us about Debenhams’ profitability state? (15 marks)

a. Return on capital employed

b. Net profit ratio

4. Work out Debenhams Debt/Equity ratio in 2018. What does this ratio tell us about Debenhams’ financial risk level? (10 marks)

(B) Read Debenhams’ 2018 Financial Report and research on relevant information about this company. What was the major mistake it made in relation to its financial decision in recent years that had led to its downfall? Were there any other internal and external factors contributing to the failure of this business? Use examples and concrete figures to justify your arguments.

Word limit for Part B is between 1500 to 2000. (50 marks)