WAYS TO ELIMINATE THE ONSET OF BANKRUPTCY AT THE ENTERPRISE OF “SILPO-FOOD” LTD

Abstract

The article studies the concept of “bankruptcy” and provides the author’s own definition of this economic concept. The author analyzes the number of Ukrainian enterprises in 2014–2023, including Silpo-Food LLC, identifies the main areas of activity, the number of supermarkets in 2019–2022, the company’s response to military operations in Ukraine, and analyzes the dynamics of profit at the enterprise. According to the profit analysis, the expediency of assessing the probability of bankruptcy based on discriminant analysis was determined. A comparative analysis of the Altman, Matviychuk, Tereshchenko, and Taffler models was carried out and the probability of bankruptcy at the enterprise Silpo-Food LLC was estimated on their basis. The article also identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the enterprise, as well as the problems and threats it faces. The author suggests ways to prevent bankruptcy, including opening a cafe at a supermarket, cooperation with more Ukrainian farmers, implementation of an environmental initiative in supermarkets, and discounts for long waiting times at the checkout.