Conclusion

In conclusion, it is true that Brocade is a successful company. This is due to its increased realization of profits over the last few years. This is evidence from its financial statements including income statements, balance sheet as well as cash flow. From these financial statements, it is a clear indication that the company will move to greater heights in the near future.

By considering the above recommendations, the company can be able to overcome financial threats such as global competition, recession and higher interest. This will see the company realize significant profits in the near future.

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Appendices

Balance sheet

Period Ending

Oct 26, 2012

Oct 28, 2011

Oct 29, 2010

Assets

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents

713,226

414,202

333,984

Short-Term Investments

1,998

Net Receivables

324,678

302,745

388,481

Inventory

68,179

74,172

76,808

Other Current Assets

49,496

52,308

65,017

Total Current Assets

1,155,579

844,201

866,288

Long-Term Investments

Property Plant and Equipment

518,940

532,384

539,117

Goodwill

1,624,089

1,630,967

1,644,950

Intangible Assets

109,265

214,697

344,000

Accumulated Amortization

Other Assets

37,213

42,031

48,203

Deferred Long-Term Asset Charges

136,175

210,028

203,454

Total Assets

3,581,261

3,474,308

3,646,012

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

391,232

322,571

349,951

Short/Current Long-Term Debt

1,977

40,539

30,540

540
Other Current Liabilities

217,259

202,877

191,615

Total Current Liabilities

610,468

565,987

572,106

Long-Term Debt

599,203

748,904

899,273

Other Liabilities

58,863

76,255

73,986

Deferred Long-Term Liability Charges

76,907

69,024

65,242

Minority Interest

Negative Goodwill

Total Liabilities

1,345,441

1,460,170

1,610,607

Stockholders' Equity

Misc Stocks Options Warrants

Redeemable Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock

Common Stock

Retained Earnings

236,037

40,856

(9,754)

Treasury Stock

Capital Surplus

2,009,190

1,984,830

2,047,525

Other Stockholder Equity

(9,864)

(11,996)

(2,827)

Total Stockholder Equity

2,235,820

2,014,138

2,035,405

Net Tangible Assets

502,466

168,474

46,455

Income Statements

Period Ending

Oct 26, 2012

Oct 28, 2011

Oct 29, 2010

Total Revenue

2,237,770

2,147,442

2,091,153

Cost of Revenue

854,751

863,908

860,033

Gross Profit

1,383,019

1,283,534

1,231,120

Operating Expenses

Research Development

363,090

354,401

354,260

Selling General and Administrative

683,085

678,019

602,306

Non-Recurring

(89)

1,100

Others

59,204

60,713

65,623

Total Operating Expenses

1,105,290

1,093,258

1,023,289

Operating Income or Loss

277,729

177,520

207,831

Income from Continuing Operations

Total Other Income/Expenses Net

(840)

(13,010)

(15,003)

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes

276,889

177,266

192,828

Interest Expense

52,488

97,838

85,858

Income Before Tax

224,401

79,428

106,970

Income Tax Expense

29,220

28,818

(9,553)

Minority Interest

Net Income From Continuing Ops

195,181

50,610

116,523

Non-recurring Events

Discontinued Operations

Extraordinary Items

Effect of Accounting Changes

Other Items

Net Income

195,181

50,610

116,523

Preferred Stock and Other Adjustments

Net Income Applicable to Common Shares