Assets and Capital Structure Analysis of the Family Company on the Example of Forte SA in the Context of Building a Competitive Advantage Cover Image

Analiza struktury majątkowo-kapitałowej rodzinnej firmy na przykładzie spółki Forte SA w kontekście budowania przewagi konkurencyjnej
Assets and Capital Structure Analysis of the Family Company on the Example of Forte SA in the Context of Building a Competitive Advantage

Author(s): Justyna Biernacka, Izabela Podobas, Agnieszka Rola-Jarzębowska
Subject(s): National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Micro-Economics, International relations/trade, Economic development, Accounting - Business Administration
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: Forte SA; family company; furniture company; financial analysis; competitiveness;

Summary/Abstract: In Poland, but probably also abroad, it is difficult to find a person who would not know the Forte brand. The family company established in 1992 is one of the largest furniture manufacturers in Poland, and as much as 82% of the company’s production is exported. Its owner and president, Maciej Formanowicz, claims that the success of the project is determined by the contribution of work in 90%, and the happiness of the remaining 10%. The effects of the managers and employees work can be found in the company’s economic and financial results, which affects competitive advantage of entity. In this paper changes of the major values affecting the economic condition and competitive advantage of the enterprise were analysed. The research has shown the creditworthiness of the entity, which justifies the perception of its strong competitive position on the market.

  • Issue Year: 19/2018
  • Issue No: 7.3
  • Page Range: 283-294
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish