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Questions

What is the primary objective of commercial performance analysis according to AMF methodology?

Assess the company's solvency
Determine the optimal capital structure
Make an informed judgment on the company's ability to create value
Optimize production costs

What is the main innovation introduced by IFRS 18 for performance analysis?

The introduction of new financial ratios
A standardized income statement structure with five distinct categories
The elimination of alternative performance measures
The requirement to publish quarterly financial statements

What elements must an analyst verify to assess the consistency of financial information according to the AMF?

Alignment between financial and non-financial information
Clear definition of alternative indicators
Reconciliation of alternative indicators with IFRS financial statements
Absence of undue prominence of alternative indicators

What are the key elements to analyze when evaluating a company's commercial performance?

Revenue and its breakdown
Organic growth and scope effects
Gross margin for trading companies
Value added for manufacturing companies

Organic growth includes scope effects and currency impacts.

True
False

Gross operating surplus (EBE)

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Categorize items by dragging them to the appropriate zones

Items to categorize:

Gross operating surplus
EBITDA
Free cash flow
Operating income
Categories:

Standardized financial indicators

Alternative indicators

Alternative performance measures such as EBITDA are defined by IFRS accounting standards.

True
False