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BUSINESS PLAN
Prepared For
Ultimate Einheit Ltd
Real Estate Development, Import & Export,
General Merchant Goods and Advertising
ultimate.einheit@yahoo.com
www.ultimateeinheit.com
GHANA
P. O. Box GP 13787
Chartfield Avenue, Opposite Adabraka Fish Market
Accra-Ghana West Africa
+233(0)267111132
GERMANY
Kaiserstrass 41
76131 Karisruhe
+49(0)176 27 29 20 88
Prepared by
The West African Dimension Ltd
Konadu shopping complex, Tema community 4
P.O. Box 95 Abeka, Accra - Ghana.
Cell: + 233 (0) 244 234 699
Cell: + 233 (0) 209 303 384
www.twadconsultancy.com
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Table of Contents
Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure.......................................................................................4
Executive Summary....................................................................................................................................5
Business Description.................................................................................................................................5
The Market.................................................................................................................................................5
Management Team ...................................................................................................................................5
Risk Management......................................................................................................................................5
Financial Summary....................................................................................................................................5
Capital Requirements and Usage: ............................................................................................................6
1. Business Description .............................................................................................................................7
1.1 Business Overview..............................................................................................................................7
1.2 Ultimate Einheit Ltd overview ..............................................................................................................7
1.3 History and Current Status ..................................................................................................................7
1.4 Goals and Objectives ..........................................................................................................................7
1.5 Critical Success Factors......................................................................................................................7
1.6 The management team .......................................................................................................................7
2. Products...................................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Our Products description.....................................................................................................................8
2.3 Research and Development................................................................................................................8
3. The Market in General.............................................................................................................................9
3.1 Retail Industry Analysis .......................................................................................................................9
3.3 SWOT Analysis .................................................................................................................................11
4. Marketing Strategies and Sales...........................................................................................................12
4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Market Segmentation ........................................................................................................................12
4.3 Targeting Strategy.............................................................................................................................12
4.4 Positioning Strategy...........................................................................................................................12
4.5 Product Strategy................................................................................................................................13
4.6 Pricing Strategy .................................................................................................................................13
4.7 Promotion and Advertising Strategy..................................................................................................13
4.8 Promotional Budget...........................................................................................................................14
4.9 Sales Forecasts.................................................................................................................................14
5. Risk Management..................................................................................................................................15
5.1 Assets risk management ...................................................................................................................15
5.2 Credit risk management ....................................................................................................................15
5.3 Liquidity risk management.................................................................................................................15
5.4 Market risk management...................................................................................................................16
5.5 Operational risk management ...........................................................................................................16
6. Management Structure and Style........................................................................................................17
6.1 Organizational Chart..........................................................................................................................17
6.2 Management Style.............................................................................................................................17
6.3 Team..................................................................................................................................................17
6.4 Professional and Advisory Support ...................................................................................................17
7. Operations .............................................................................................................................................18
7.1 Personnel ..........................................................................................................................................18
7.2 Operations Expenses ........................................................................................................................18
8. Financials...............................................................................................................................................19
8.1 Break-Even Analysis .........................................................................................................................19
8.3 Balance Sheet ...................................................................................................................................19
8.4 Income Statement .............................................................................................................................20
8.5 Cash Flow..........................................................................................................................................21
9. Project description and Capital requirement .....................................................................................22
9.1 Project description.............................................................................................................................22
9.2 Capital Requirements........................................................................................................................22
9.3 Valuation of Business........................................................................................................................23
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10. Appendix..............................................................................................................................................24
1- Project Apportioning.........................................................................................................................24
2- Financial History...............................................................................................................................24
3- Financial Projections ........................................................................................................................24
4- Break-Even Analysis ........................................................................................................................24
5- Balance Sheet..................................................................................................................................24
6- Income Statement ............................................................................................................................24
7- Sales Forecast .................................................................................................................................24
8- Cash Flow Statement.......................................................................................................................24
9- Market Valuation ..............................................................................................................................24
10- Personnel Analysis...........................................................................................................................24
11- Company Valuation ......................................................................................................................24
12- Raw Material Projection................................................................................................................24
13- Production Analysis ......................................................................................................................24
14- Cost Analysis ................................................................................................................................24
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Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure
This document contains proprietary and confidential information. All data submitted is provided in reliance
upon its consent not to use or disclose any information contained herein except in the context of its
business dealings with Ultimate Einheit Ltd. The recipient of this document agrees to inform its present
and future employees and partners who view or have access to the document's content of its confidential
nature.
The recipient agrees to instruct each employee that they must not disclose any information concerning
this document to others except to the extent those matters are generally known to, and are available for
use by, the public. The recipient also agrees not to duplicate or distribute or permit others to duplicate or
distribute any material contained herein without Ultimate Einheit Ltd's express written consent.
Ultimate Einheit Ltd retains all title, ownership and intellectual property rights to the material and
trademarks contained herein, including all supporting documentation, files, marketing material, and
multimedia.
BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT, THE RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE
AFOREMENTIONED STATEMENT.
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Executive Summary
Business Description
Ultimate Einheit Ltd is a new company in the process of registration, with an objective to be a difference
in the FMCG distribution industry.
We are, presently located at Tema, Greater Accra of the republic of Ghana, we will employ a staff of 10
well specialized employees and managers in the 5 years to come;
The Market
As mentioned in the business description, the market is underserved, for the demand is very high and the
supply is not to the standard and the gap between the supply and demand in the Ghanaian set up is so
high, with a positive trend on the medium and the long term.
Management Team
Our management team is organized as follow:
Managing Director
Management
Operations
Sales and Marketing
Operations
Human resource
Accounting and audit
Logistics
Risk Management
Our business concept including the expansion project has exposure to the following risks:
• Assets risk
• Credit risk
• Liquidity risk
• Market risk
• Operational risk
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk
management framework.
Financial Summary
The followings are the financial figures summary for the extension project:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Summary Financials
Revenue 120.000 140.455 161.433 193.719 242.149
Gross Profit 34.387 37.543 45.152 56.252 71.042
EBIT 10.383 11.515 17.893 25.496 38.424
EBITDA 14.383 15.515 21.893 29.496 42.424
Net Earnings 2.387 4.586 10.720 17.772 28.818
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Net Cash from Operating Activities -7.437 6.230 12.820 18.156 27.394
Capital Expenditures 25.000 0 0 0 0
Interest Income/(Expense) -7.200 -5.400 -3.600 -1.800 0
Dividends 0 0 0 0 0
Cash 17.563 13.793 16.613 24.769 42.163
Total Equity 12.387 16.973 27.693 45.465 74.283
Total Debt 40.000 30.000 20.000 10.000 0
Growth
Revenue Growth Rate - CAGR: 17% 15% 20% 25%
Net Earnings Growth Rate - CAGR: 92,1% 133,8% 65,8% 62,2%
Ratios
Current Ratio 2,3 2,1 2,1 2,2 2,5
Debt to Capital (LT Debt + Equity) 0,8 0,6 0,4 0,2 0,0
Profitability
Gross Profit % 28,7% 26,7% 28,0% 29,0% 29,3%
Operating Expenses % 17,8% 18,5% 16,9% 15,9% 13,5%
Net Earnings % 2,0% 3,3% 6,6% 9,2% 11,9%
Returns
Return on Assets 3,1% 6,1% 13,5% 19,0% 23,7%
Return on Equity 19,3% 27,0% 38,7% 39,1% 38,8%
Return on Capital (LT Debt +
Equity) 4,6% 9,8% 22,5% 32,0% 38,8%
Capital Requirements and Usage:
Loan Value and allotments
Project Value in USD 40.000
Rate USD/Cedi 2
Project Value In Cedi 80.000
Human resource 12,5% 10.000
Property and Equipment 62,5% 50.000
Working Capital as Inventory 25%% 20.000
80.000
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1. Business Description
1.1 Business Overview
The market is underserved, for the demand is very high and the supply is not to the standard; the gap
between the supply and demand in the Ghanaian set up is so high, with a positive trend on the medium
and the long term.
1.2 Ultimate Einheit Ltd overview
The Ultimate Einheit Ltd is a new company with a new concept in the FMCG industry; we have an
objective to be a difference in the distribution industry.
1.3 History and Current Status
We are, presently located at Tema, Greater Accra of the republic of Ghana, we are in the process of
employing a staff of 5 well specialized employees and managers;
1.4 Goals and Objectives
Ultimate Einheit Ltd intends to take advantage of the huge present demand, in the FMCG market; with a
quality and durability as our brand.
1.5 Critical Success Factors
The following are the critical success factors that we have identify and which needs to be in place and
well managed in order to accomplish our objectives:
Financial Stability:
- Permanent positive cash flow as possible
- Not less than 10% net profit margin for the first 5 year
- EVA (Economic Value Added) Ratio to be applied to measure the financial add value of the
company.
The management & market share:
- By the end of the 5 year of the expansion we should reach 5% of the market share in the Tema
sub region
- Acquiring new customers by the yearly rate of 25%
- Improvement in after sales relationship
Working Process:
- Acquiring the state of the art of logistic equipments
- Yearly risk control management review
- 15% yearly reduction in rework process
Working Environment:
- A safe and healthy environment and application of safety measures
- The introduction of a work manual by the end of 2014
1.6 The management team
Ultimate Einheit Ltd is a 100% Ghanaian entity, with Mr. Lali Domee as its managing director and a team
of 2 executive managers.
Name Title
Mr. Lali Domee Managing Director
Mr. Hope Domee Non Executive Director
Mrs. Abigail D. Sahlani Sales & Marketing Executive
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2. Products
2.1 Our Products description
Body Milk
Body Spray
Strawberry Shower Gel
Kiwi Shower Gel
Coco Nut Shower Gel
Body Spray
Shampoo Family size
Deodorant
Vaseline
2.3 Research and Development
We at Ultimate Einheit Ltd our aim is to accomplish our short term objective of securing a primary stage of
a respectable brand image, and maintaining our proceeds received from sales. In the long term after the
first five years, we will seek to develop and increase research and development for new products and to
improve existing ones.
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3. The Market in General
The Ghanaian economy is in a state of flux with the discovery of oil. The challenges of the economy will
create business opportunities for local and foreign investors. The role of the government is crucial to
facilitating the growth of the private sector, by continuing to create the enabling environment.
Ghana should nurture and enhance the democratic dispensation and build a free and responsible media.
Infrastructure in roads, railways, health, water and sanitation, power generation should be provided in
partnership with the private sector.
It is also important to develop an education infrastructure with requisite skilled manpower with a strong
research development base. The country has to provide transparent, accountable and corrupt free
governance.
There is the need for a rigorous homegrown development plan with a strong indigenous partnership and
participation in all sectors of the economy. These measures should facilitate rapid growth and
development in the Ghanaian economy.
3.1 Retail Industry Analysis
The expansion of the middle class bodes well for growth prospects:
The local retail market is thriving, albeit somewhat lopsided. The great majority of retail business – some
estimates put it at 90-95% - takes place on a very small scale. Most Ghanaians do the bulk of their
shopping at small corner stores and roadside stalls. Like many of its neighbors in the region and
throughout the continent, however, in the past few years Ghana has seen formal retail start to expand
among a certain subset of the population.
This is largely function of the nation’s overall growth. Over the past decade Ghana has posted annual
GDP growth of around 5%, resulting in rising incomes across the board and the emergence of young,
middle –class and urban consumer set. As this group continues to expand, demand for international
brands, luxury items and high-tech products are expected to continue grow. The country’s changing
demographic situation represents a major opportunity for local and international retailers alike.
Currently a handful of companies dominate the international –standard retail segment in Ghana. These
businesses will face a number of challenges in the coming years. Despite a booming service sector,
human resources are somewhat underdeveloped compared to mature markets in Europe and North
America. Similarly, the country’s physical infrastructure presents a wide variety of challenges for importers
and traders. Despite these issues, the local retail sector is a potentially lucrative one for investors, as
evidenced by growing levels of disposable income among middle- class Ghanaians and the number of
new projects currently under way.
Oversight: A number of government organizations are involved in the retail sector. The Ministry of Trade
and Industry (MoTI) oversees the state’s trade policy, which has a direct effect on formal retailers, who
import the majority of the products they sell in Ghana. In late 2010 MoTI rolled out the second phase of
the Private sector development strategy, which covers the period 2010-15.
Under the new initiative, the state plans to improve the local business environment by addressing
institutional inefficiencies, removing bureaucratic barriers and tackling many other challenges that private
firms face. This bodes well for retail sector, which is populated almost exclusively by private players.
In addition to MoTI, food-related retailers interact regularly with the food and Drugs Board, which
oversees food safety in Ghana and works closely with supermarket and other retail establishments that
deal in foodstuff. White goods, small appliances and household items are regulated by the standards
Board, which ensures that production certification requirements.
Distributors and retailers also interact regularly with customs, Excise and Preventive Services, Ghana’s
Customs agency.
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Geography: The retail market in Ghana is centered in Accra, which, a urban population of 4m-4.5m and
around 6m in the greater Accra area, is the largest city in the country by a substantial margin. Smaller
formal retail sectors exist in Kumasi, the capital of the wealthy Ashanti region. Other cities in Ghana rely
entirely on small-scale and informal retailers. As of mind-2011, supermarket items and automobiles were
the largest retail segments in the country.
Mall Madness: The vast majority of retail outlets are street- front stores but a small but growing
percentage of Accra’s population purchases groceries, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) and other
consumer retail items at Accra mall, Ghana’s sole international standard shopping complex. Opened in
2008 after two years of construction, the $34m project was developed as a joint venture between Joseph
Owusu-Akyaw, a private Ghanaian investor, and Actis, a UK based private equity firm that oversees
investments of around $3.1bn in developing markets around the world. Located on 12.5 –acre plot near
the airport, the mall boasts an 800-car parking lot and 22,900sq meters of leasable space. As of mid-
2011 occupancy stood at 100% with 69 retailers offering a wide variety of goods and services.
The mall has two anchor stores: Shoprite, a major South African supermarket chain that occupies 3500
sq meters of space, and Game, a South African household goods retailer, with 5000 sq meters. Additional
tenants in the mall include banks, department stores and a cinema, plus a number of specialized shops.
In 2008 retailers in the mall generated $4.3m in sales taxes for the government. Forecasts for the first
decade of operation estimate total sales taxes in excess of $ 60m. Annual turnover at the mall is
estimated at around $4.7m, with annual profits of about $2.2m.
Launching an international-standard mall in West African presents a number of challenges, given the
relative newness of the concept in the market. Accra Mall, which was designed by South Africa- based
Bentel Associates international, has its own sewage treatment plant and a full- capacity backup power
supply system, for example, to ensure constant service due to inefficiencies in the national power and
sewage networks.
Accra mall’s immediate success has encouraged local developers to plan a number of new international
standard mall projects in the country. “These are more malls on the way, for sure,” said Andy Shaw, the
manager of the Game store at Accra mall.
Major Players: A number of major local and international retailers are active in Ghana. Growth on the
wholesale side is increasing by 10 – 15% due to all of the upcoming new hotels, restaurants and even
franchises in the food industry.
Game is one of the largest discount retailers in African, with over 100 stores throughout the continent.
The firm is a subsidiary of Massmart Holdings, the leading distributor of general merchandise, liquor,
household goods and basic foods in Africa. As of mid – 2011 Massmart was negotiating an acquisition by
US giant Wal-Mart, the world’s largest public corporation.
Currently game sources most of it products from Massmart’s corporate headquarters in South Africa or
directly from major markets around the world. Around 5% of products on sale in the store are sourced
from within Ghana. In an effort to reduce import costs in the future, the company is working to increase
the number of locally sourced products on sale in the store to 10-15%.
Melcom, a local firm that was founded in 1989, operates 24 shops in the country, including a 90,000-sq –
ft Melcom plus in Kaneshie, a wide variety of home and office products, is one of Ghana’s largest
retailers.
In addition to Koala, Game and Melcom, a number of other international-standard retailers are active.
MaxMart, a local company that specializes in general merchandise, small appliances, and food and
beverages, began operations in 2001 and currently operates three stores in the capital. Shoprite, as
previously noted, is a South African supermarket chain that operates one of the two anchor stores at
Accra Mall. The company has been active in Ghana since 2003.
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Challenges &Opportunities: While incomes are rising, Ghana is still a developing country, and much of
the population is extremely price sensitive. “Inflation is a consumer,” said Hesham motan, the director-
general of L’Oreal West African, the regional arm of the French cosmetics brand. “To deal with inflation or
price hikes inputs, for example can adjust slowly”.
Melcom has also been faced with inflation-related pricing issues. Ramesh M Sadhwani, the firm’s joint
group managing director, told OBG, “Retailers have to be creative to stay ahead of the inflation curve.
Negotiating discounts through volume purchases is one way to do this.” While it presents a number of
challenges, this massive low- income market represents a major opportunity for retailers who can tap into
it. Many firms are moving in this direction. Game’s plan to source more products locally, for example, is
expected to result in falling import costs and, potentially, lower price throughout the store.
Car importers are also hoping to get a foothold in this new market. “We are working with Nissan to bring
in lower-priced automobiles, said Accad.
Outlook: Most local retailers seem to agree that the potential for growth and future profits in the retail
market far outweigh the risks and challenges. Ghana’s newly affluent middle class in small but growing
steadily, as is their appetite for international- standard shopping environments and products.
The nation is English speaking, has a large population and boats a number of major ports. Ghana might
be ideally situated to serve as a retail gateway for Africa, attracting firms looking to break into the regional
market. “We’re only scratching the surface here,” said empowered middle class will continue to present
new opportunities for retailers.”
Strategic Opportunities
Our strategic positioning in the local market is essentially our lower cost comparing to the competitors,
and on that we are building our short and medium term targets. From our point of view we are also well
positioned to build upon the huge potential that await this industry, we are very confident that this project
will bring a sustainable add value for the investors as well the industry in general.
3.3 SWOT Analysis
Strengths
• Our know how
• Access to distribution channels
• Market availability
• Lower operational cost vs. competition
• Long term focus operations
Weaknesses
• Access to cash facilities
• Cost of credit
• Delayed payments
• Competition awareness
Opportunities
• Governmental bodies backing the
industry sector
• Increase in demand in the industry
• Comparatively low man power cost
Threats
• Open market and foreign investors
• Access to standardized quality
• The absence of regulations
• Higher inflation rate
• Low consumer patronage
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4. Marketing Strategies and Sales
4.1 Introduction
After reviewing our marketing strategy, we have come to the conclusion that it’s imperative for us to
engineer our way of taking our marketing issues, to put it in the scoop of our long term objectives.
4.2 Market Segmentation
Target Market
The profile of your local target market is as follow:
Demographics
Gender: 65% Women, 35% Men
Education: 75% with higher education level
Consumption and use patterns
Income Status %
Weekly
Frequencies
Low income 10% 80%
Middle income 25% 70%
High income 65% 50%
Potential customers
Body Milk 24%
Shower Gel 11%
Body Spray 22%
Shampoo 5%
Deodorant 27%
Vaseline 11%
4.3 Targeting Strategy
We have identified two main targeting strategies:
Differentiated Marketing: that is to go after several market segments with offers tailored to each
Target (Niche) Marketing: that is to go after a small segment or sub-segment with a tailored offer
After one year of operations we are going to invest Mass Marketing strategy to promote higher sales and
higher profit, in this strategy we will study, the opportunity of going after the market as a whole with one
offer that answers common needs.
4.4 Positioning Strategy
The management will use, to position our product vis-à-vis competitors, by applying the following
strategies.
Positioning in relation to a product class.
Positioning in relation to target markets that are not covered by the competition.
Positioning by price and quality (high-quality, low-price)
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4.5 Product Strategy
By investing in a research and development unit, we intend to be always in fuse with the market needs
and we will make sure to design and tailor products to meet the needs of our targeted customers.
Simultaneously for the sake of our product strategy, we will focus on:
The specification of our products, to meet the needs of our customers
The strengths of our products.
Providing the best after sales services for our customers
4.6 Pricing Strategy
Because the pricing strategy is a marketing technique that is part of the overall marketing/positioning
strategy, the management will adopted the following strategies to counter the effect of the competitors in
the market. Our pricing strategies are:
Pricing below competition
Quantity discounts
Cash discounts
4.7 Promotion and Advertising Strategy
How to advertise and promote our products is crucial to gaining acceptance in the market and
successfully generating a profitable sales volume. Having a good product and poor advertising is like not
having a business at all.
Advertising and promotions is the lifeline of a business and should be treated as such. Our purpose as
management is to introduce, promote, and support our products.
We have set our priority to give a higher attention to this aspect. For this reason we are willing to use all
the marketing tools available to reach our objectives, below and above the line vehicles.
We will begin by setting 3 different strategies regarding the promotion and advertisement our product as
follow:
Strategy 1
To promote our products the way we have to emphasis on building the awareness about our intentions, in
expanding our business with the aim of building a better image for our business by the use of the
following Marketing Vehicles:
1- Doo to Door Promotion and coupon distribution
2- Trade shows, networking
Strategy 2
To build a follow up strategy, by the use of the following Marketing Vehicles:
1- Print media – newspapers, magazines, specialty publications, Yellow Pages
2- Direct mail, (e)mailing lists
3- Signs – billboards.
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Strategy 3
At this stage our strategy consist of combining the former ones, this will bring the necessity the use of
broadcast media/electronic, radio, Internet.
4.8 Promotional Budget
We have set an initial budget regarding the mentioned marketing and promotion plan, it will be premature
to predict the outcome of any budget but by applying these strategies we are confident to be able to
deliver a very positive massage for our customers and the market as well.
Our budget is as follow:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total amount in GHC 5,664 6,092 6,536 7,105 7,848
4.9 Sales Forecasts
Our calculation are based on the expected case scenario,
For this section, please refer to the Sales Forecast in the appendix. (7)
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5. Risk Management
The idea of a managed risk framework became a necessity, especially in the scoop of the new concept of
management that we are aiming for; for that purpose, the board of directors has taken the overall
responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk management framework. Through these
standards and procedures, we aim to develop a disciplined and constructive control environment, in
which all stakeholders and employees understand their roles and obligations.
Our business concept including the expansion project has exposure to the following risks:
• Assets risk
• Credit risk
• Liquidity risk
• Market risk
• Operational risk
5.1 Assets risk management
The first part of the measurement exercise, is the establishment of the expected return on each asset
class. The second part comprises the assessment of the risk characteristics of each asset. The risk of the
individual assets is measured in the context of the effect of their returns.
Provisions are raised where necessary based on the results of independent asset reviews, economic
conditions as well as local knowledge and experiences.
5.2 Credit risk management
Credit risk is the risk that the clients or counterparties will not be able or willing to pay their contractual
obligations under loan.
Credit monitoring
As a policy, all customers are subject to a review on at least an annual basis, even when they are
performing satisfactorily. The probability of default increases with the number of contractual payments
missed, thus raising the associated impairment requirement.
Credit risk management
They enable the application of consistent risk measurement across all credit exposures. Credit rating
contains the best estimate of credit risk for a counterparty based on current economic conditions.
Management purposes, defined as all customers overdue by 90 days or more, and or individually
impaired or restructured.
5.3 Liquidity risk management
Sources of liquidity are regularly reviewed to maintain a wide currency provider, product and term.
Monitoring and reporting takes the form of cash flow measurement and projections for the next day, week
and month. There also exist annual funding plans which are reviewed on a monthly basis in addition to
cash flow management.
The assets held for managing liquidity risk comprise:
• Cash and Bank
• Government bonds and other securities
• Loan repayment
• Interest payment and coverage
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5.4 Market risk management
Market risk is the risk that the earnings or the ability to meet business objectives will be adversely affected
by changes in the level or volatility of market rates or prices such as interest rates and foreign exchange
rates.
The measurement techniques used to measure and control market risk include:
• Foreign exchange value at risk
• Inventory prices and fluctuations
• Interest rate
• Inflation rate
5.5 Operational risk management
Operational risk is the risk of direct or indirect loss arising from a wide variety of causes associated with
the processes, personnel, technology and infrastructure, and from external factors other than assets,
credit, market and liquidity risks; such as those arising from legal and regulatory requirements.
The primary responsibility for the development and implementation of controls to address operational risk
is assigned to senior management.
This responsibility is operational risk in the following areas:
• Requirements for appropriate segregation of duties
• Compliance with regulatory and other legal requirements, like the fare trade and organic
fare trade certificates requirements
• Documentation of controls and procedures
• Requirements for the periodic assessment of operational risks faced, and the adequacy
of controls and procedures to address the risks identified
• Requirements for the reporting of operational losses and proposed remedial action
development of contingency plans
• Training and professional development
• Ethical and business standards
• Risk mitigation, including insurance where this is effective.
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6. Management Structure and Style
6.1 Organizational Chart
6.2 Management Style
At Ultimate Einheit Ltd, our management is built on the Total Quality Management concept, which
reduces cost and enhances the work process to be very efficient.
6.3 Team
Name Title
Mr. Lali Domee Managing Director
Mr. Hope Domee Non Executive Director
Mrs. Abigail D. Sahlani Sales & Marketing Executive
6.4 Professional and Advisory Support
Here is the list of service providers that our business may consult or from whom we will obtain additional
services, who are not a part of our internal staff:
Bankers: UBA Bank
Consultant: The West African Dimension Ltd
Mr. Lali Domee
Managing Director
Sales and Marketing
Director
Operational
Assistant
Sales Marketing Team Accounting &
Finance
Human
resources
Wholesale
HORECA
Mobile Sales
Supermarkets
Logistics
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7. Operations
7.1 Personnel
The right mix of personnel is the most valuable asset any business has. Employees and staff play an
important role in the overall operation. It is one of our priorities to know what skills we possess and the
ones we lack since we will have to hire personnel to supply the skills we lack.
Furthermore, we will take practical measures to keep the personnel informed of changes and be sure to
get their feedback.
Employees can often be a great source of excellent ideas, of innovations to existing products, and
inspiration for new product lines and markets to enter, so we will be take the time to listen to the
suggestions they may provide.
After conducting a thorough personnel analysis, our need in human resource is situated around 10 new
employees in the 5 coming years. For that we have begun receiving CV’s for future recruitment, as well
as we are in the process to train new personnel in preparation for the new project;
Our needs in HR can be summarized as follow:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total Number of employee 4 7 7 9 10
Total Salary & Wages 9.600 17.880 18.774 19.713 20.698
Total Benefits 2.304 4.291 4.506 4.731 4.968
Total Compensation 16.517 31.858 33.451 45.803 53.700
(See appendix for more detail) (10)
7.2 Operations Expenses
The production is backed by a procurement system based on a one month stock holding principle; we
have a list of 2 foreign suppliers that we deal with.
Our cost is divided in 2 segments:
- Cost of Revenue
- Operational cost
Our calculation are based on the reality that the price of Imported materials as well as the quantity
purchased annually will increase year by year, to cope with the growth in sales as well as the demand
and supply factor. The following are the increment rate in operations tends to be stable on the long run,
with a trend slightly to the up:
Allocation of Cost of Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Variable 82.613 93.960 107.031 127.905 161.216
Fixed 3.000 8.952 9.250 9.562 9.890
Allocation of Operating Expenses 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Variable 1.200 1.405 1.614 1.937 2.421
Fixed 20.104 24.624 25.644 28.819 30.197
(See appendix for more detail) (12)
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8. Financials
8.1 Break-Even Analysis
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Revenue 120.000 140.455 161.433 193.719 242.149
Cost of Revenue
Variable 82.613 93.960 107.031 127.905 161.216
Fixed 3.000 8.952 9.250 9.562 9.890
Total 85.613 102.912 116.280 137.467 171.107
Operating Expenses
Variable 1.200 1.405 1.614 1.937 2.421
Fixed 20.104 24.624 25.644 28.819 30.197
Total 21.304 26.028 27.259 30.756 32.619
Total Costs & Expenses
Variable 83.813 95.364 108.645 129.842 163.638
Fixed 23.104 33.576 34.894 38.381 40.087
Total 106.917 128.940 143.539 168.223 203.725
Variable Costs/Revenue Ratio 0,70 0,68 0,67 0,67 0,68
Break-Even Point Revenues 76.615 104.587 106.712 116.398 123.640
A break-even analysis determines sales volume, at a given price, required to recover total costs.
8.3 Balance Sheet
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash 17.563 34.636 41.474 54.602 79.454
Accounts Receivable 17.280 20.225 22.601 27.121 33.901
Inventories 20.736 24.271 27.121 32.545 40.681
Total Current Assets 55.579 79.132 91.195 114.267 154.035
PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT 21.000 17.000 13.000 9.000 5.000
TOTAL ASSETS 76.579 96.132 104.195 123.267 159.035
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expen 24.192 49.159 56.501 67.802 84.752
Total Current Liabilities 24.192 49.159 56.501 67.802 84.752
LONG TERM DEBT (less current portion) 40.000 30.000 20.000 10.000 0
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock 10.000 10.000 10.000 10.000 10.000
Retained Earnings 2.387 6.973 17.693 35.465 64.283
Total Equity 12.387 16.973 27.693 45.465 74.283
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 76.579 96.132 104.195 123.267 159.035
Please refer to the appendix for Income Statement template. (5)
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8.4 Income Statement
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
NET REVENUES 120.000 140.455 161.433 193.719 242.149
COST OF REVENUE 85.613 102.912 116.280 137.467 171.107
% of Revenues 71,3% 73,3% 72,0% 71,0% 70,7%
GROSS PROFIT 34.387 37.543 45.152 56.252 71.042
% of Revenues 28,7% 26,7% 28,0% 29,0% 29,3%
OPERATING EXPENSES
Sales & Marketing 5.664 6.092 6.536 7.105 7.848
General and Administration 15.640 19.937 20.723 23.651 24.771
Total Operating Expenses 21.304 26.028 27.259 30.756 32.619
% of Revenues 18% 19% 17% 16% 13%
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS 13.083 11.515 17.893 25.496 38.424
EXTRAORDINARY INCOME / (EXPENSE) -2.700 0 0 0 0
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST & TAXES 10.383 11.515 17.893 25.496 38.424
INTEREST INCOME / (EXPENSE) -7.200 -5.400 -3.600 -1.800 0
NET EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES 3.183 6.115 14.293 23.696 38.424
TAXES -796 -1.529 -3.573 -5.924 -9.606
NET EARNINGS 2.387 4.586 10.720 17.772 28.818
% of Revenues 2,0% 3,3% 6,6% 9,2% 11,9%
Please refer to the appendix for Income Statement template. (6)
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8.5 Cash Flow
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Earnings 2.387 4.586 10.720 17.772 28.818
Depreciation 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000
Working Capital Changes
(Increase)/Decrease Accounts Receivable -17.280 -2.945 -2.375 -4.520 -6.780
(Increase)/Decrease Inventories -20.736 -3.535 -2.850 -5.424 -8.136
Increase/(Decrease) Accts Pay & Accrd
Expenses 24.192 24.967 7.342 11.300 16.950
Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Operating
Activities -7.437 27.073 16.837 23.128 34.852
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities -25.000 0 0 0 0
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided / (Used) by Financing 40.000 -10.000 -10.000 -10.000 -10.000
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH 7.563 17.073 6.837 13.128 24.852
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 10.000 17.563 34.636 41.474 54.602
CASH AT END OF YEAR 17.563 34.636 41.474 54.602 79.454
Please refer to the appendix for Cash Flow template. (8)
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9. Project description and Capital requirement
There is a big prospect for FMCG in Ghana; we at Ultimate Einheit Ltd are well positioned and we intend
to take advantage of the vacancy in this type of market.
9.1 Project description
The project is divided into 3 phases:
Phase 1: Set up of the premises, adjustment and décor. The building operations are indented to
begin the first quarter of 2014.
The construction cost is estimated at 10.000 GHC
The new construction will be ready at the most, the 30
th
of April 2014.
This phase includes:
1- Recruitment of new sales reps
2- Training
Phase 2: Set up of the premises, adjustment décor, buying distribution vehicles. These
operations are indented to begin the first quarter of 2014.
This Phase is estimated to cost 50.000 GHC
This Phase will be ready at the most the 30
th
of May 2014.
This phase includes:
1- Licenses and permits
2- Building adjustment works
3- The reception of the equipments
4- Adjustment building works
Phase 3: is to order the items to import:
To order the items and products to be imported:
This Phase is estimated to cost 20.000 GHC
This Phase will be ready at the most the 30
th
of June 2014.
9.2 Capital Requirements
The capital needed to start our business is: 80,000 GHC and this is based on how much money we will
need to operate the new project for the first 6 Months to come. From the perspective ahead of us we are
confident that we will be able to begin the payback the first 2 years of operation that is 2014.
Loan Value and allotments
Project Value in USD 40.000
Rate USD/Cedi 2
Project Value In Cedi 80.000
Human resource 12,5% 10.000
Property and Equipment 62,5% 50.000
Working Capital as Inventory 25%% 20.000
80.000
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9.3 Valuation of Business
Indicators 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
EBITDA 14.383 15.515 21.893 29.496 42.424
Tax rate -796 -1.529 -3.573 -5.924 -9.606
EBIAT (BEFORE INTEREST AFTER TAX) 13.587 13.986 18.320 23.572 32.818
Depreciation &Amortization 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000
Changes in working capital -13.824 18.487 2.117 1.356 2.034
Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) -25.000 0 0 0 0
Free cash flow (FCF) -21.237 36.473 24.437 28.928 38.852
Period (years) 1 2 3 4 5
PV of free cash flow -17.997 26.194 14.873 14.921 16.983
Terminal Value 388.519
PV of Terminal Value 87.594 Growth % 10%
Total PV of free cash flow 142.568
Total value of company (GHC) 142.568
Issued shares ('000) 10.000 NPV IN GHC 21.075
Future share Value 14,26 IRR 37,73%
Actual share Value -1,80 PAY BACK 2
Potential growth multiplier 9
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10. Appendix
Includes financial documents such as:
1- Project Apportioning
2- Financial History
3- Financial Projections
4- Break-Even Analysis
5- Balance Sheet
6- Income Statement
7- Sales Forecast
8- Cash Flow Statement
9- Market Valuation
10- Personnel Analysis
11- Company Valuation
12- Raw Material Projection
13- Production Analysis
14- Cost Analysis
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Business Plan UELv1

  • 1. BUSINESS PLAN Prepared For Ultimate Einheit Ltd Real Estate Development, Import & Export, General Merchant Goods and Advertising ultimate.einheit@yahoo.com www.ultimateeinheit.com GHANA P. O. Box GP 13787 Chartfield Avenue, Opposite Adabraka Fish Market Accra-Ghana West Africa +233(0)267111132 GERMANY Kaiserstrass 41 76131 Karisruhe +49(0)176 27 29 20 88 Prepared by The West African Dimension Ltd Konadu shopping complex, Tema community 4 P.O. Box 95 Abeka, Accra - Ghana. Cell: + 233 (0) 244 234 699 Cell: + 233 (0) 209 303 384 www.twadconsultancy.com
  • 2. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 1
  • 3. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 2 Table of Contents Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure.......................................................................................4 Executive Summary....................................................................................................................................5 Business Description.................................................................................................................................5 The Market.................................................................................................................................................5 Management Team ...................................................................................................................................5 Risk Management......................................................................................................................................5 Financial Summary....................................................................................................................................5 Capital Requirements and Usage: ............................................................................................................6 1. Business Description .............................................................................................................................7 1.1 Business Overview..............................................................................................................................7 1.2 Ultimate Einheit Ltd overview ..............................................................................................................7 1.3 History and Current Status ..................................................................................................................7 1.4 Goals and Objectives ..........................................................................................................................7 1.5 Critical Success Factors......................................................................................................................7 1.6 The management team .......................................................................................................................7 2. Products...................................................................................................................................................8 2.1 Our Products description.....................................................................................................................8 2.3 Research and Development................................................................................................................8 3. The Market in General.............................................................................................................................9 3.1 Retail Industry Analysis .......................................................................................................................9 3.3 SWOT Analysis .................................................................................................................................11 4. Marketing Strategies and Sales...........................................................................................................12 4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................12 4.2 Market Segmentation ........................................................................................................................12 4.3 Targeting Strategy.............................................................................................................................12 4.4 Positioning Strategy...........................................................................................................................12 4.5 Product Strategy................................................................................................................................13 4.6 Pricing Strategy .................................................................................................................................13 4.7 Promotion and Advertising Strategy..................................................................................................13 4.8 Promotional Budget...........................................................................................................................14 4.9 Sales Forecasts.................................................................................................................................14 5. Risk Management..................................................................................................................................15 5.1 Assets risk management ...................................................................................................................15 5.2 Credit risk management ....................................................................................................................15 5.3 Liquidity risk management.................................................................................................................15 5.4 Market risk management...................................................................................................................16 5.5 Operational risk management ...........................................................................................................16 6. Management Structure and Style........................................................................................................17 6.1 Organizational Chart..........................................................................................................................17 6.2 Management Style.............................................................................................................................17 6.3 Team..................................................................................................................................................17 6.4 Professional and Advisory Support ...................................................................................................17 7. Operations .............................................................................................................................................18 7.1 Personnel ..........................................................................................................................................18 7.2 Operations Expenses ........................................................................................................................18 8. Financials...............................................................................................................................................19 8.1 Break-Even Analysis .........................................................................................................................19 8.3 Balance Sheet ...................................................................................................................................19 8.4 Income Statement .............................................................................................................................20 8.5 Cash Flow..........................................................................................................................................21 9. Project description and Capital requirement .....................................................................................22 9.1 Project description.............................................................................................................................22 9.2 Capital Requirements........................................................................................................................22 9.3 Valuation of Business........................................................................................................................23
  • 4. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 3 10. Appendix..............................................................................................................................................24 1- Project Apportioning.........................................................................................................................24 2- Financial History...............................................................................................................................24 3- Financial Projections ........................................................................................................................24 4- Break-Even Analysis ........................................................................................................................24 5- Balance Sheet..................................................................................................................................24 6- Income Statement ............................................................................................................................24 7- Sales Forecast .................................................................................................................................24 8- Cash Flow Statement.......................................................................................................................24 9- Market Valuation ..............................................................................................................................24 10- Personnel Analysis...........................................................................................................................24 11- Company Valuation ......................................................................................................................24 12- Raw Material Projection................................................................................................................24 13- Production Analysis ......................................................................................................................24 14- Cost Analysis ................................................................................................................................24
  • 5. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 4 Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure This document contains proprietary and confidential information. All data submitted is provided in reliance upon its consent not to use or disclose any information contained herein except in the context of its business dealings with Ultimate Einheit Ltd. The recipient of this document agrees to inform its present and future employees and partners who view or have access to the document's content of its confidential nature. The recipient agrees to instruct each employee that they must not disclose any information concerning this document to others except to the extent those matters are generally known to, and are available for use by, the public. The recipient also agrees not to duplicate or distribute or permit others to duplicate or distribute any material contained herein without Ultimate Einheit Ltd's express written consent. Ultimate Einheit Ltd retains all title, ownership and intellectual property rights to the material and trademarks contained herein, including all supporting documentation, files, marketing material, and multimedia. BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT, THE RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE AFOREMENTIONED STATEMENT.
  • 6. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 5 Executive Summary Business Description Ultimate Einheit Ltd is a new company in the process of registration, with an objective to be a difference in the FMCG distribution industry. We are, presently located at Tema, Greater Accra of the republic of Ghana, we will employ a staff of 10 well specialized employees and managers in the 5 years to come; The Market As mentioned in the business description, the market is underserved, for the demand is very high and the supply is not to the standard and the gap between the supply and demand in the Ghanaian set up is so high, with a positive trend on the medium and the long term. Management Team Our management team is organized as follow: Managing Director Management Operations Sales and Marketing Operations Human resource Accounting and audit Logistics Risk Management Our business concept including the expansion project has exposure to the following risks: • Assets risk • Credit risk • Liquidity risk • Market risk • Operational risk The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk management framework. Financial Summary The followings are the financial figures summary for the extension project: 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Summary Financials Revenue 120.000 140.455 161.433 193.719 242.149 Gross Profit 34.387 37.543 45.152 56.252 71.042 EBIT 10.383 11.515 17.893 25.496 38.424 EBITDA 14.383 15.515 21.893 29.496 42.424 Net Earnings 2.387 4.586 10.720 17.772 28.818
  • 7. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 6 Net Cash from Operating Activities -7.437 6.230 12.820 18.156 27.394 Capital Expenditures 25.000 0 0 0 0 Interest Income/(Expense) -7.200 -5.400 -3.600 -1.800 0 Dividends 0 0 0 0 0 Cash 17.563 13.793 16.613 24.769 42.163 Total Equity 12.387 16.973 27.693 45.465 74.283 Total Debt 40.000 30.000 20.000 10.000 0 Growth Revenue Growth Rate - CAGR: 17% 15% 20% 25% Net Earnings Growth Rate - CAGR: 92,1% 133,8% 65,8% 62,2% Ratios Current Ratio 2,3 2,1 2,1 2,2 2,5 Debt to Capital (LT Debt + Equity) 0,8 0,6 0,4 0,2 0,0 Profitability Gross Profit % 28,7% 26,7% 28,0% 29,0% 29,3% Operating Expenses % 17,8% 18,5% 16,9% 15,9% 13,5% Net Earnings % 2,0% 3,3% 6,6% 9,2% 11,9% Returns Return on Assets 3,1% 6,1% 13,5% 19,0% 23,7% Return on Equity 19,3% 27,0% 38,7% 39,1% 38,8% Return on Capital (LT Debt + Equity) 4,6% 9,8% 22,5% 32,0% 38,8% Capital Requirements and Usage: Loan Value and allotments Project Value in USD 40.000 Rate USD/Cedi 2 Project Value In Cedi 80.000 Human resource 12,5% 10.000 Property and Equipment 62,5% 50.000 Working Capital as Inventory 25%% 20.000 80.000
  • 8. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 7 1. Business Description 1.1 Business Overview The market is underserved, for the demand is very high and the supply is not to the standard; the gap between the supply and demand in the Ghanaian set up is so high, with a positive trend on the medium and the long term. 1.2 Ultimate Einheit Ltd overview The Ultimate Einheit Ltd is a new company with a new concept in the FMCG industry; we have an objective to be a difference in the distribution industry. 1.3 History and Current Status We are, presently located at Tema, Greater Accra of the republic of Ghana, we are in the process of employing a staff of 5 well specialized employees and managers; 1.4 Goals and Objectives Ultimate Einheit Ltd intends to take advantage of the huge present demand, in the FMCG market; with a quality and durability as our brand. 1.5 Critical Success Factors The following are the critical success factors that we have identify and which needs to be in place and well managed in order to accomplish our objectives: Financial Stability: - Permanent positive cash flow as possible - Not less than 10% net profit margin for the first 5 year - EVA (Economic Value Added) Ratio to be applied to measure the financial add value of the company. The management & market share: - By the end of the 5 year of the expansion we should reach 5% of the market share in the Tema sub region - Acquiring new customers by the yearly rate of 25% - Improvement in after sales relationship Working Process: - Acquiring the state of the art of logistic equipments - Yearly risk control management review - 15% yearly reduction in rework process Working Environment: - A safe and healthy environment and application of safety measures - The introduction of a work manual by the end of 2014 1.6 The management team Ultimate Einheit Ltd is a 100% Ghanaian entity, with Mr. Lali Domee as its managing director and a team of 2 executive managers. Name Title Mr. Lali Domee Managing Director Mr. Hope Domee Non Executive Director Mrs. Abigail D. Sahlani Sales & Marketing Executive
  • 9. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 8 2. Products 2.1 Our Products description Body Milk Body Spray Strawberry Shower Gel Kiwi Shower Gel Coco Nut Shower Gel Body Spray Shampoo Family size Deodorant Vaseline 2.3 Research and Development We at Ultimate Einheit Ltd our aim is to accomplish our short term objective of securing a primary stage of a respectable brand image, and maintaining our proceeds received from sales. In the long term after the first five years, we will seek to develop and increase research and development for new products and to improve existing ones.
  • 10. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 9 3. The Market in General The Ghanaian economy is in a state of flux with the discovery of oil. The challenges of the economy will create business opportunities for local and foreign investors. The role of the government is crucial to facilitating the growth of the private sector, by continuing to create the enabling environment. Ghana should nurture and enhance the democratic dispensation and build a free and responsible media. Infrastructure in roads, railways, health, water and sanitation, power generation should be provided in partnership with the private sector. It is also important to develop an education infrastructure with requisite skilled manpower with a strong research development base. The country has to provide transparent, accountable and corrupt free governance. There is the need for a rigorous homegrown development plan with a strong indigenous partnership and participation in all sectors of the economy. These measures should facilitate rapid growth and development in the Ghanaian economy. 3.1 Retail Industry Analysis The expansion of the middle class bodes well for growth prospects: The local retail market is thriving, albeit somewhat lopsided. The great majority of retail business – some estimates put it at 90-95% - takes place on a very small scale. Most Ghanaians do the bulk of their shopping at small corner stores and roadside stalls. Like many of its neighbors in the region and throughout the continent, however, in the past few years Ghana has seen formal retail start to expand among a certain subset of the population. This is largely function of the nation’s overall growth. Over the past decade Ghana has posted annual GDP growth of around 5%, resulting in rising incomes across the board and the emergence of young, middle –class and urban consumer set. As this group continues to expand, demand for international brands, luxury items and high-tech products are expected to continue grow. The country’s changing demographic situation represents a major opportunity for local and international retailers alike. Currently a handful of companies dominate the international –standard retail segment in Ghana. These businesses will face a number of challenges in the coming years. Despite a booming service sector, human resources are somewhat underdeveloped compared to mature markets in Europe and North America. Similarly, the country’s physical infrastructure presents a wide variety of challenges for importers and traders. Despite these issues, the local retail sector is a potentially lucrative one for investors, as evidenced by growing levels of disposable income among middle- class Ghanaians and the number of new projects currently under way. Oversight: A number of government organizations are involved in the retail sector. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) oversees the state’s trade policy, which has a direct effect on formal retailers, who import the majority of the products they sell in Ghana. In late 2010 MoTI rolled out the second phase of the Private sector development strategy, which covers the period 2010-15. Under the new initiative, the state plans to improve the local business environment by addressing institutional inefficiencies, removing bureaucratic barriers and tackling many other challenges that private firms face. This bodes well for retail sector, which is populated almost exclusively by private players. In addition to MoTI, food-related retailers interact regularly with the food and Drugs Board, which oversees food safety in Ghana and works closely with supermarket and other retail establishments that deal in foodstuff. White goods, small appliances and household items are regulated by the standards Board, which ensures that production certification requirements. Distributors and retailers also interact regularly with customs, Excise and Preventive Services, Ghana’s Customs agency.
  • 11. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 10 Geography: The retail market in Ghana is centered in Accra, which, a urban population of 4m-4.5m and around 6m in the greater Accra area, is the largest city in the country by a substantial margin. Smaller formal retail sectors exist in Kumasi, the capital of the wealthy Ashanti region. Other cities in Ghana rely entirely on small-scale and informal retailers. As of mind-2011, supermarket items and automobiles were the largest retail segments in the country. Mall Madness: The vast majority of retail outlets are street- front stores but a small but growing percentage of Accra’s population purchases groceries, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) and other consumer retail items at Accra mall, Ghana’s sole international standard shopping complex. Opened in 2008 after two years of construction, the $34m project was developed as a joint venture between Joseph Owusu-Akyaw, a private Ghanaian investor, and Actis, a UK based private equity firm that oversees investments of around $3.1bn in developing markets around the world. Located on 12.5 –acre plot near the airport, the mall boasts an 800-car parking lot and 22,900sq meters of leasable space. As of mid- 2011 occupancy stood at 100% with 69 retailers offering a wide variety of goods and services. The mall has two anchor stores: Shoprite, a major South African supermarket chain that occupies 3500 sq meters of space, and Game, a South African household goods retailer, with 5000 sq meters. Additional tenants in the mall include banks, department stores and a cinema, plus a number of specialized shops. In 2008 retailers in the mall generated $4.3m in sales taxes for the government. Forecasts for the first decade of operation estimate total sales taxes in excess of $ 60m. Annual turnover at the mall is estimated at around $4.7m, with annual profits of about $2.2m. Launching an international-standard mall in West African presents a number of challenges, given the relative newness of the concept in the market. Accra Mall, which was designed by South Africa- based Bentel Associates international, has its own sewage treatment plant and a full- capacity backup power supply system, for example, to ensure constant service due to inefficiencies in the national power and sewage networks. Accra mall’s immediate success has encouraged local developers to plan a number of new international standard mall projects in the country. “These are more malls on the way, for sure,” said Andy Shaw, the manager of the Game store at Accra mall. Major Players: A number of major local and international retailers are active in Ghana. Growth on the wholesale side is increasing by 10 – 15% due to all of the upcoming new hotels, restaurants and even franchises in the food industry. Game is one of the largest discount retailers in African, with over 100 stores throughout the continent. The firm is a subsidiary of Massmart Holdings, the leading distributor of general merchandise, liquor, household goods and basic foods in Africa. As of mid – 2011 Massmart was negotiating an acquisition by US giant Wal-Mart, the world’s largest public corporation. Currently game sources most of it products from Massmart’s corporate headquarters in South Africa or directly from major markets around the world. Around 5% of products on sale in the store are sourced from within Ghana. In an effort to reduce import costs in the future, the company is working to increase the number of locally sourced products on sale in the store to 10-15%. Melcom, a local firm that was founded in 1989, operates 24 shops in the country, including a 90,000-sq – ft Melcom plus in Kaneshie, a wide variety of home and office products, is one of Ghana’s largest retailers. In addition to Koala, Game and Melcom, a number of other international-standard retailers are active. MaxMart, a local company that specializes in general merchandise, small appliances, and food and beverages, began operations in 2001 and currently operates three stores in the capital. Shoprite, as previously noted, is a South African supermarket chain that operates one of the two anchor stores at Accra Mall. The company has been active in Ghana since 2003.
  • 12. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 11 Challenges &Opportunities: While incomes are rising, Ghana is still a developing country, and much of the population is extremely price sensitive. “Inflation is a consumer,” said Hesham motan, the director- general of L’Oreal West African, the regional arm of the French cosmetics brand. “To deal with inflation or price hikes inputs, for example can adjust slowly”. Melcom has also been faced with inflation-related pricing issues. Ramesh M Sadhwani, the firm’s joint group managing director, told OBG, “Retailers have to be creative to stay ahead of the inflation curve. Negotiating discounts through volume purchases is one way to do this.” While it presents a number of challenges, this massive low- income market represents a major opportunity for retailers who can tap into it. Many firms are moving in this direction. Game’s plan to source more products locally, for example, is expected to result in falling import costs and, potentially, lower price throughout the store. Car importers are also hoping to get a foothold in this new market. “We are working with Nissan to bring in lower-priced automobiles, said Accad. Outlook: Most local retailers seem to agree that the potential for growth and future profits in the retail market far outweigh the risks and challenges. Ghana’s newly affluent middle class in small but growing steadily, as is their appetite for international- standard shopping environments and products. The nation is English speaking, has a large population and boats a number of major ports. Ghana might be ideally situated to serve as a retail gateway for Africa, attracting firms looking to break into the regional market. “We’re only scratching the surface here,” said empowered middle class will continue to present new opportunities for retailers.” Strategic Opportunities Our strategic positioning in the local market is essentially our lower cost comparing to the competitors, and on that we are building our short and medium term targets. From our point of view we are also well positioned to build upon the huge potential that await this industry, we are very confident that this project will bring a sustainable add value for the investors as well the industry in general. 3.3 SWOT Analysis Strengths • Our know how • Access to distribution channels • Market availability • Lower operational cost vs. competition • Long term focus operations Weaknesses • Access to cash facilities • Cost of credit • Delayed payments • Competition awareness Opportunities • Governmental bodies backing the industry sector • Increase in demand in the industry • Comparatively low man power cost Threats • Open market and foreign investors • Access to standardized quality • The absence of regulations • Higher inflation rate • Low consumer patronage
  • 13. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 12 4. Marketing Strategies and Sales 4.1 Introduction After reviewing our marketing strategy, we have come to the conclusion that it’s imperative for us to engineer our way of taking our marketing issues, to put it in the scoop of our long term objectives. 4.2 Market Segmentation Target Market The profile of your local target market is as follow: Demographics Gender: 65% Women, 35% Men Education: 75% with higher education level Consumption and use patterns Income Status % Weekly Frequencies Low income 10% 80% Middle income 25% 70% High income 65% 50% Potential customers Body Milk 24% Shower Gel 11% Body Spray 22% Shampoo 5% Deodorant 27% Vaseline 11% 4.3 Targeting Strategy We have identified two main targeting strategies: Differentiated Marketing: that is to go after several market segments with offers tailored to each Target (Niche) Marketing: that is to go after a small segment or sub-segment with a tailored offer After one year of operations we are going to invest Mass Marketing strategy to promote higher sales and higher profit, in this strategy we will study, the opportunity of going after the market as a whole with one offer that answers common needs. 4.4 Positioning Strategy The management will use, to position our product vis-à-vis competitors, by applying the following strategies. Positioning in relation to a product class. Positioning in relation to target markets that are not covered by the competition. Positioning by price and quality (high-quality, low-price)
  • 14. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 13 4.5 Product Strategy By investing in a research and development unit, we intend to be always in fuse with the market needs and we will make sure to design and tailor products to meet the needs of our targeted customers. Simultaneously for the sake of our product strategy, we will focus on: The specification of our products, to meet the needs of our customers The strengths of our products. Providing the best after sales services for our customers 4.6 Pricing Strategy Because the pricing strategy is a marketing technique that is part of the overall marketing/positioning strategy, the management will adopted the following strategies to counter the effect of the competitors in the market. Our pricing strategies are: Pricing below competition Quantity discounts Cash discounts 4.7 Promotion and Advertising Strategy How to advertise and promote our products is crucial to gaining acceptance in the market and successfully generating a profitable sales volume. Having a good product and poor advertising is like not having a business at all. Advertising and promotions is the lifeline of a business and should be treated as such. Our purpose as management is to introduce, promote, and support our products. We have set our priority to give a higher attention to this aspect. For this reason we are willing to use all the marketing tools available to reach our objectives, below and above the line vehicles. We will begin by setting 3 different strategies regarding the promotion and advertisement our product as follow: Strategy 1 To promote our products the way we have to emphasis on building the awareness about our intentions, in expanding our business with the aim of building a better image for our business by the use of the following Marketing Vehicles: 1- Doo to Door Promotion and coupon distribution 2- Trade shows, networking Strategy 2 To build a follow up strategy, by the use of the following Marketing Vehicles: 1- Print media – newspapers, magazines, specialty publications, Yellow Pages 2- Direct mail, (e)mailing lists 3- Signs – billboards.
  • 15. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 14 Strategy 3 At this stage our strategy consist of combining the former ones, this will bring the necessity the use of broadcast media/electronic, radio, Internet. 4.8 Promotional Budget We have set an initial budget regarding the mentioned marketing and promotion plan, it will be premature to predict the outcome of any budget but by applying these strategies we are confident to be able to deliver a very positive massage for our customers and the market as well. Our budget is as follow: 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total amount in GHC 5,664 6,092 6,536 7,105 7,848 4.9 Sales Forecasts Our calculation are based on the expected case scenario, For this section, please refer to the Sales Forecast in the appendix. (7)
  • 16. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 15 5. Risk Management The idea of a managed risk framework became a necessity, especially in the scoop of the new concept of management that we are aiming for; for that purpose, the board of directors has taken the overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk management framework. Through these standards and procedures, we aim to develop a disciplined and constructive control environment, in which all stakeholders and employees understand their roles and obligations. Our business concept including the expansion project has exposure to the following risks: • Assets risk • Credit risk • Liquidity risk • Market risk • Operational risk 5.1 Assets risk management The first part of the measurement exercise, is the establishment of the expected return on each asset class. The second part comprises the assessment of the risk characteristics of each asset. The risk of the individual assets is measured in the context of the effect of their returns. Provisions are raised where necessary based on the results of independent asset reviews, economic conditions as well as local knowledge and experiences. 5.2 Credit risk management Credit risk is the risk that the clients or counterparties will not be able or willing to pay their contractual obligations under loan. Credit monitoring As a policy, all customers are subject to a review on at least an annual basis, even when they are performing satisfactorily. The probability of default increases with the number of contractual payments missed, thus raising the associated impairment requirement. Credit risk management They enable the application of consistent risk measurement across all credit exposures. Credit rating contains the best estimate of credit risk for a counterparty based on current economic conditions. Management purposes, defined as all customers overdue by 90 days or more, and or individually impaired or restructured. 5.3 Liquidity risk management Sources of liquidity are regularly reviewed to maintain a wide currency provider, product and term. Monitoring and reporting takes the form of cash flow measurement and projections for the next day, week and month. There also exist annual funding plans which are reviewed on a monthly basis in addition to cash flow management. The assets held for managing liquidity risk comprise: • Cash and Bank • Government bonds and other securities • Loan repayment • Interest payment and coverage
  • 17. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 16 5.4 Market risk management Market risk is the risk that the earnings or the ability to meet business objectives will be adversely affected by changes in the level or volatility of market rates or prices such as interest rates and foreign exchange rates. The measurement techniques used to measure and control market risk include: • Foreign exchange value at risk • Inventory prices and fluctuations • Interest rate • Inflation rate 5.5 Operational risk management Operational risk is the risk of direct or indirect loss arising from a wide variety of causes associated with the processes, personnel, technology and infrastructure, and from external factors other than assets, credit, market and liquidity risks; such as those arising from legal and regulatory requirements. The primary responsibility for the development and implementation of controls to address operational risk is assigned to senior management. This responsibility is operational risk in the following areas: • Requirements for appropriate segregation of duties • Compliance with regulatory and other legal requirements, like the fare trade and organic fare trade certificates requirements • Documentation of controls and procedures • Requirements for the periodic assessment of operational risks faced, and the adequacy of controls and procedures to address the risks identified • Requirements for the reporting of operational losses and proposed remedial action development of contingency plans • Training and professional development • Ethical and business standards • Risk mitigation, including insurance where this is effective.
  • 18. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 17 6. Management Structure and Style 6.1 Organizational Chart 6.2 Management Style At Ultimate Einheit Ltd, our management is built on the Total Quality Management concept, which reduces cost and enhances the work process to be very efficient. 6.3 Team Name Title Mr. Lali Domee Managing Director Mr. Hope Domee Non Executive Director Mrs. Abigail D. Sahlani Sales & Marketing Executive 6.4 Professional and Advisory Support Here is the list of service providers that our business may consult or from whom we will obtain additional services, who are not a part of our internal staff: Bankers: UBA Bank Consultant: The West African Dimension Ltd Mr. Lali Domee Managing Director Sales and Marketing Director Operational Assistant Sales Marketing Team Accounting & Finance Human resources Wholesale HORECA Mobile Sales Supermarkets Logistics
  • 19. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 18 7. Operations 7.1 Personnel The right mix of personnel is the most valuable asset any business has. Employees and staff play an important role in the overall operation. It is one of our priorities to know what skills we possess and the ones we lack since we will have to hire personnel to supply the skills we lack. Furthermore, we will take practical measures to keep the personnel informed of changes and be sure to get their feedback. Employees can often be a great source of excellent ideas, of innovations to existing products, and inspiration for new product lines and markets to enter, so we will be take the time to listen to the suggestions they may provide. After conducting a thorough personnel analysis, our need in human resource is situated around 10 new employees in the 5 coming years. For that we have begun receiving CV’s for future recruitment, as well as we are in the process to train new personnel in preparation for the new project; Our needs in HR can be summarized as follow: 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total Number of employee 4 7 7 9 10 Total Salary & Wages 9.600 17.880 18.774 19.713 20.698 Total Benefits 2.304 4.291 4.506 4.731 4.968 Total Compensation 16.517 31.858 33.451 45.803 53.700 (See appendix for more detail) (10) 7.2 Operations Expenses The production is backed by a procurement system based on a one month stock holding principle; we have a list of 2 foreign suppliers that we deal with. Our cost is divided in 2 segments: - Cost of Revenue - Operational cost Our calculation are based on the reality that the price of Imported materials as well as the quantity purchased annually will increase year by year, to cope with the growth in sales as well as the demand and supply factor. The following are the increment rate in operations tends to be stable on the long run, with a trend slightly to the up: Allocation of Cost of Revenue 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Variable 82.613 93.960 107.031 127.905 161.216 Fixed 3.000 8.952 9.250 9.562 9.890 Allocation of Operating Expenses 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Variable 1.200 1.405 1.614 1.937 2.421 Fixed 20.104 24.624 25.644 28.819 30.197 (See appendix for more detail) (12)
  • 20. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 19 8. Financials 8.1 Break-Even Analysis 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Revenue 120.000 140.455 161.433 193.719 242.149 Cost of Revenue Variable 82.613 93.960 107.031 127.905 161.216 Fixed 3.000 8.952 9.250 9.562 9.890 Total 85.613 102.912 116.280 137.467 171.107 Operating Expenses Variable 1.200 1.405 1.614 1.937 2.421 Fixed 20.104 24.624 25.644 28.819 30.197 Total 21.304 26.028 27.259 30.756 32.619 Total Costs & Expenses Variable 83.813 95.364 108.645 129.842 163.638 Fixed 23.104 33.576 34.894 38.381 40.087 Total 106.917 128.940 143.539 168.223 203.725 Variable Costs/Revenue Ratio 0,70 0,68 0,67 0,67 0,68 Break-Even Point Revenues 76.615 104.587 106.712 116.398 123.640 A break-even analysis determines sales volume, at a given price, required to recover total costs. 8.3 Balance Sheet 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash 17.563 34.636 41.474 54.602 79.454 Accounts Receivable 17.280 20.225 22.601 27.121 33.901 Inventories 20.736 24.271 27.121 32.545 40.681 Total Current Assets 55.579 79.132 91.195 114.267 154.035 PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT 21.000 17.000 13.000 9.000 5.000 TOTAL ASSETS 76.579 96.132 104.195 123.267 159.035 LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable & Accrued Expen 24.192 49.159 56.501 67.802 84.752 Total Current Liabilities 24.192 49.159 56.501 67.802 84.752 LONG TERM DEBT (less current portion) 40.000 30.000 20.000 10.000 0 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock 10.000 10.000 10.000 10.000 10.000 Retained Earnings 2.387 6.973 17.693 35.465 64.283 Total Equity 12.387 16.973 27.693 45.465 74.283 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 76.579 96.132 104.195 123.267 159.035 Please refer to the appendix for Income Statement template. (5)
  • 21. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 20 8.4 Income Statement 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 NET REVENUES 120.000 140.455 161.433 193.719 242.149 COST OF REVENUE 85.613 102.912 116.280 137.467 171.107 % of Revenues 71,3% 73,3% 72,0% 71,0% 70,7% GROSS PROFIT 34.387 37.543 45.152 56.252 71.042 % of Revenues 28,7% 26,7% 28,0% 29,0% 29,3% OPERATING EXPENSES Sales & Marketing 5.664 6.092 6.536 7.105 7.848 General and Administration 15.640 19.937 20.723 23.651 24.771 Total Operating Expenses 21.304 26.028 27.259 30.756 32.619 % of Revenues 18% 19% 17% 16% 13% EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS 13.083 11.515 17.893 25.496 38.424 EXTRAORDINARY INCOME / (EXPENSE) -2.700 0 0 0 0 EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST & TAXES 10.383 11.515 17.893 25.496 38.424 INTEREST INCOME / (EXPENSE) -7.200 -5.400 -3.600 -1.800 0 NET EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES 3.183 6.115 14.293 23.696 38.424 TAXES -796 -1.529 -3.573 -5.924 -9.606 NET EARNINGS 2.387 4.586 10.720 17.772 28.818 % of Revenues 2,0% 3,3% 6,6% 9,2% 11,9% Please refer to the appendix for Income Statement template. (6)
  • 22. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 21 8.5 Cash Flow 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Earnings 2.387 4.586 10.720 17.772 28.818 Depreciation 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 Working Capital Changes (Increase)/Decrease Accounts Receivable -17.280 -2.945 -2.375 -4.520 -6.780 (Increase)/Decrease Inventories -20.736 -3.535 -2.850 -5.424 -8.136 Increase/(Decrease) Accts Pay & Accrd Expenses 24.192 24.967 7.342 11.300 16.950 Net Cash Provided/(Used) by Operating Activities -7.437 27.073 16.837 23.128 34.852 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Used in Investing Activities -25.000 0 0 0 0 FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Cash Provided / (Used) by Financing 40.000 -10.000 -10.000 -10.000 -10.000 INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH 7.563 17.073 6.837 13.128 24.852 CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 10.000 17.563 34.636 41.474 54.602 CASH AT END OF YEAR 17.563 34.636 41.474 54.602 79.454 Please refer to the appendix for Cash Flow template. (8)
  • 23. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 22 9. Project description and Capital requirement There is a big prospect for FMCG in Ghana; we at Ultimate Einheit Ltd are well positioned and we intend to take advantage of the vacancy in this type of market. 9.1 Project description The project is divided into 3 phases: Phase 1: Set up of the premises, adjustment and décor. The building operations are indented to begin the first quarter of 2014. The construction cost is estimated at 10.000 GHC The new construction will be ready at the most, the 30 th of April 2014. This phase includes: 1- Recruitment of new sales reps 2- Training Phase 2: Set up of the premises, adjustment décor, buying distribution vehicles. These operations are indented to begin the first quarter of 2014. This Phase is estimated to cost 50.000 GHC This Phase will be ready at the most the 30 th of May 2014. This phase includes: 1- Licenses and permits 2- Building adjustment works 3- The reception of the equipments 4- Adjustment building works Phase 3: is to order the items to import: To order the items and products to be imported: This Phase is estimated to cost 20.000 GHC This Phase will be ready at the most the 30 th of June 2014. 9.2 Capital Requirements The capital needed to start our business is: 80,000 GHC and this is based on how much money we will need to operate the new project for the first 6 Months to come. From the perspective ahead of us we are confident that we will be able to begin the payback the first 2 years of operation that is 2014. Loan Value and allotments Project Value in USD 40.000 Rate USD/Cedi 2 Project Value In Cedi 80.000 Human resource 12,5% 10.000 Property and Equipment 62,5% 50.000 Working Capital as Inventory 25%% 20.000 80.000
  • 24. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 23 9.3 Valuation of Business Indicators 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 EBITDA 14.383 15.515 21.893 29.496 42.424 Tax rate -796 -1.529 -3.573 -5.924 -9.606 EBIAT (BEFORE INTEREST AFTER TAX) 13.587 13.986 18.320 23.572 32.818 Depreciation &Amortization 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 Changes in working capital -13.824 18.487 2.117 1.356 2.034 Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) -25.000 0 0 0 0 Free cash flow (FCF) -21.237 36.473 24.437 28.928 38.852 Period (years) 1 2 3 4 5 PV of free cash flow -17.997 26.194 14.873 14.921 16.983 Terminal Value 388.519 PV of Terminal Value 87.594 Growth % 10% Total PV of free cash flow 142.568 Total value of company (GHC) 142.568 Issued shares ('000) 10.000 NPV IN GHC 21.075 Future share Value 14,26 IRR 37,73% Actual share Value -1,80 PAY BACK 2 Potential growth multiplier 9
  • 25. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 24 10. Appendix Includes financial documents such as: 1- Project Apportioning 2- Financial History 3- Financial Projections 4- Break-Even Analysis 5- Balance Sheet 6- Income Statement 7- Sales Forecast 8- Cash Flow Statement 9- Market Valuation 10- Personnel Analysis 11- Company Valuation 12- Raw Material Projection 13- Production Analysis 14- Cost Analysis
  • 26. Ultimate Einheit Ltd Business Plan Copyright © 2013 The West African Dimension Ltd www.twadconsultancy.com 25