The aim of this assignment is to locate an existing listed company (in a similar field to your… 1 answer below »

company name: starpharma ( biotechnology company)

The background of a sustainable/profitable company is most often based on the commercialisation of new technology. Many factors (including luck) impact on the ability of a company to transform a (scientific) discovery or (technological) innovation into a new product or service that meets the needs of the marketplace and, at the same time, provides an acceptable return on investment for the company's shareholders.

The aim of this assignment is to locate an existing listed company (in a similar field to your chosen
profession), and perform a due diligence assessment from origin to market. Before commencing this assignment you should discuss your choice of company with the Course Leader and obtain approval to use the company as the basis of your assignment.

And as a guide, small to medium listed companies are easier to assess than large, old and complex organisations.

Your report should give due consideration to the following areas:
– The key individuals involved in developing the innovation and founding the company;
– The innovation/technological advance/IP upon which the company was founded;
– Relationships with other companies, partnerships, licenses, joint ventures etc.
– Capital raising events
– Major changes in the company's IP / products (or services)
– Major changes in the company's products (or services)
– Changes in senior management and/or board membership
– The development of the company prior to listing on a securities exchange;
– The development of the company subsequent to listing on a securities exchange.
– Financial performance and risk e.g. cash reserves, cash burn rate, cash runway, profit (or loss)
– A supported conclusion (i.e. based on your analysis) as to whether you would invest in this
company, and what form this investment would take.

Release date: Week 2
Word limit: Format requirements: Report as per Q-Manual. Work submitted for assessment must be consistent with the guidelines set down in the Q Manual, which is the faculty's student guide for producing quality (report) work on time. Copies of this manual can be accessed online at::

http://business.monash.edu/students/studyresources/related/components/qmanual.pdf

The expected referencing format:: APA 6th.