Sustainable Sales Growth Rates and Additional Funds Needed-Following are two years of income statements and balance sheets for the Munich Exports Corporation.
MUNICH EXPORTS CORPORATION
2009
2010
Cash
$50,000
Accounts receivable
200,000
300,000
Inventories
450,000
570,000
Total current assets
700,000
920,000
Fixed assets, net
380,000
Total assets
$1,000,000
$1,300,000
Accounts payable
$130,000
$180,000
Accruals
50,000
70,000
Bank loan
90,000
Total current liabilities
270,000
340,000
Long-term debt
400,000
550,000
Common stock ($0.05 par)
Additional paid-in-capital
Retained earnings
80,000
160,000
Total liabilities and equity
Net sales
$1,600,000
Cost of goods sold
780,000
960,000
Gross profit
520,000
640,000
Marketing
130,000
General and administrative
150,000
Depreciation
40,000
55,000
EBIT
$200,000
$275,000
Interest
45,000
Earnings before taxes
155,000
220,000
Income taxes (40% rate)
62,000
88,000
Net income
$93,000
$132,000
Cash dividends
$37,000
$52,000
A. Munich has a target dividend payout of 40 percent of net income. Based on the 2010 financial statements relationships, estimate the sustainable sales growth rate for the Munich Corporation for 2011.
B. Show how your answer in Part A would change if Munich decided not to pay any dividends in 2011.
C. Assume the Munich Corporation wants to grow its sales by 40 percent in 2011 over its 2010 level. Estimate the additional funds needed that will be necessary to support this rapid increase in sales.
D. Sales are forecasted to increase an additional 20 percent in 2012 over 2011. Estimate the two-year AFN that the Munich Corporation will need to finance its 2011 and 2012 sales growth plans.
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