Requirement #2 A. Discuss the profitability ratios, and comment on how the company is performing, suggest ways for improvement(4 Marks) Discuss the Liquidity ratios, comment on how the company is performing

(2 Discuss the Turnover rations, comment on how the company is performing (3 Marks) Marks) B. Review the Sustainability Pillars for Empire and discuss in your opinion what the company should focus on(select 1 only) to improve their bottom line and create sustainability (7 Marks) Our Sustainable Business Pillars People Grow and empower a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment to help our customers and communities stay healthy and strong. Planet Reduce our impacts, take action on climate change and do OurPart to protect our planet for future generations Fiscal 2021 Highlights COMMUNITY INVESTMENT 15 unique programs made possible across Canada in support of 13 Children's Hosphal Foundations supported by our new A Family of Support: Child and Youth Mental Health initiative DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 7 strategic partnerships are contributing to advancing on our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and commitments PLASTICS & PACKAGING 800M single-use plastic checkout bags removed from circulation from our stores across Canada 13.3M 140 meals donated across Canada 34% women representation at the senior management level (senior vice president and vice president) CLIMATE ACTION community organizations supported through the Community Action Fund 680+ teammates and leaders participated In our Conscious Inclusion sessions FOOD WASTE 14,000 24% trees planted in partnership with One Tree Manted reduction in the amount of surplus food generated per square foot in our retail stores (since 2016)