Maryland Micro Brewers generated revenues of $12,125,800 with a 72 percent capital intensity ratio during the year

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Maryland Micro Brewers generated revenues of $12,125,800 with a 72 percent capital intensity ratio during the year ended September 30, 2011. Its net income was $873,058. With the introduction of a half dozen new specialty beers, management expects to grow sales by 15 percent next year. Assume that all costs vary directly with sales and that the firm maintains a dividend payout ratio of 70 percent. What will be the EFN needed by this firm? If the company wants to raise no more than $750,000 externally and is not averse to adjusting its payout policy, what will be the new dividend payout ratio?


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Fundamentals of corporate finance

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