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Foundations of Financial Management 10th Canadian edition Stanley Block, Geoffrey Hirt, Bartley Danielsen, Doug Short, Michael Perretta - Solutions
Rinkydink Roller Rinks Ltd. is considering acquiring a vacant lot adjacent to one of its centres. The lot would be used for parking during special events at the nearby Sports and Convention Centre and for other short-term projects. The primary purpose would be to hold the land as an investment. It
Clueless Company, a successful business enterprise, is considering a new capital project with a degree of risk 50 percent higher than its normal business ventures. The new project would involve an investment of $375,000 in new equipment that would generate annual cash flow revenues of $200,000 over
Quixotic Enterprises is about to embark on another venture. Poncho Sanchos, the faithful financial analyst, once again will examine the viability of this venture after 31 failures.A number of windmills are to be constructed on the southern frontier to generate electricity. They will cost a total of
Blue Sky Ltd. is considering the replacement of one of its older machines that is still capable of doing the job but is considerably inefficient. A new machine costing $150,000 will reduce annual operating costs from $50,000 per year to $20,000 per year. The new machine will last 10 years and will
Midnight Oil and Gas is considering building a pipeline from a remote source of gas with only a 10-year supply of reserves. This qualifies the pipeline for a CCA rate of 20 percent rather than the normal 4 percent. The pipeline will cost $1 million; accompanying buildings will cost another
Investigation and a reasonable amount of footwork brought the following information to the attention of April Kehg, executive assistant to the board of Swiss Ventures Inc. She, with your able assistance, will prepare a proposal to submit to the board under the heading "the St. Bernard Venture."
Marceline Enterprises is considering an expansion to its amusement park. The cost of this expansion is pegged at $1 million but will require additional capital expenditures of $200,000 every three years. In nine years it is expected that the expansion, which will be separated from the existing
In the previous problem, what is the P/E ratio if the firm sells at two times book value per share?Previous problemPhelps Labs has assets of $1,800,000, current liabilities of $595,000, and long-term liabilities of $630,000. There is $165,000 in preferred stock outstanding; 20,000 shares of common
If the market value of a share of common stock is 2.8 times book value for 2015, what is the firm's P /E ratio for 2015?MARIS CORPORATIONIncome StatementYear ended December 31,2015Sales................................................................................$3,300,000Cost of goods sold ..
Jim Kovacs Company makes supplies for schools. Sales in 2015 were $4,000,000. Assets were as follows:Cash................................................$ 100,000Accounts receivable .......... . . ........ .800,000Inventory .................... . .. ... . . .. ..... .400,000Net plant and
Assume in the previous problem that Cox Corporation used average cost inventory accounting instead of FIFO. What would gross profit be? What is the value of ending inventory?Data from previous problemCox Corporation produces a product with the following costs as of July 1, 2014:Material
Porky's Sausage Co. shows the following values on its corporate books.Corporate Books:Initial amount ............................... .$10,000Deposits ......... . ............................+80,000Cheques......................................... -50,000Ba lance
Dr. Gupta Diagnostics' income statement for 2015 is as follows:Sales ................. . . .................................$2,000,000Cost of goods sold ........... . . . ............... . 1,400,000Gross profit. ........................ . ... . ... ........... 600,000Sell ing and administrative
2GFU Corporation the following financial data for the years 2014 and 2015:a. Compute inventory turnover based on sales for each year.b. Compute inventory turnover based on cost of goods sold for each year.c. What observations can you reach based on the calculations in parts a and b? 2014 2015 Sales
AI Thomas has recently been approached by his brother-in-law, Robert Watson, with a proposal to buy a 20 percent interest in Watson Leisure Time Sporting Goods. The firm manufactures golf clubs, baseball bats, basketball goals, and other similar items.Mr. Watson is quick to point out the increase
a. Tables 1 through 5 contain the financial information describing the effects of level production on inventory, cash flow, loan balances, and interest expense. Reproduce these tables as if Tim's suggestion were implemented; that is, change the "Production This Month" column in Table 3 from 400
Axle Supply Co. expects sales next year to be $300,000. Inventory and accounts receivable will increase by $60,000 to accommodate this sales level. The company has a steady profit margin of 8 percent, with a 20 percent dividend payout. How much external funding will the firm have to seek? Assume
Garza Electronics expects to sell 500 units in January, 250 units in February, and 1,000 units in March. January's beginning inventory is 700 units. Expected sales for the whole year are 7,200 units. Garza has decided on a level monthly production schedule of 600 units (7,200 units/12 months = 600
Madonna's Clothiers sells scarves that are very popular in the fall-winter season.Units sold are anticipated as follows:October.....................2,000November.................4,000December.................8,000January ............. . . . 6,000................................20,000If seasonal
Bambino Sporting Goods makes exceptional gloves that sell well in the spring and early summer season. A projection of units sold is as follows:March......................................................3,000Apri l ..... . .. .......... . .. .. .. .......... . .. . ....7,000May .... .. .. . .......
Front Page Video Games Corporation has forecasted the following monthly sales:The firm sells its Last Spike video game for $5 per unit, and the cost to produce the game is $2 per unit. A level production policy is followed. Each month's production is equal to annual sales (in units) divided by
Seasonal Products Corporation expects the following monthly sales:Sales are 20 percent for cash in a given month, with the remainder going into accounts receivable. All 80 percent of the credit sales are collected in the month following the sale. Seasonal Products sells all of its goods for $2.00
Liz's Health Food Store has estimated monthly financing requirements for the next six months as follows:Short-term financing will be utilized for the next six months. Projected annual interest rates are:a. Compute total dollar interest payments for the six months. To convert an annual rate to a
What might an inverted yield curve suggest to the financial manager?
Discuss macroeconomic factors that would influence the yield curve.
Gabriel Health Services Ltd. requires $1.5 million in financing over the new two years. The firm can borrow at 5 percent per year, over the two years. However with some economic forecasting, it has been suggested that financing in the first year will be 3.5 percent and 6.25 percent in the second
Suppose a bond trader believes that interest rates will begin to fall in the near future. Which strategy should the trader adopt? If the trader controls lots of money, what effect will the trader's action have on the yield curve?
Boatler Used Cadillac Co. requires $850,000 in financing over the next three years. The firm can borrow the funds for two years at 8 percent interest per year. Mr. Boatler decides to do forecasting and predicts that if he utilizes short-term financing instead, he will pay 4 percent interest in the
Sherlock Homes, a manufacturer of low cost mobile housing, has $4,500,000 in assets.Temporary current assets ..... . .. .. .. . ... . ... .$1,000,000Permanent current assets ...............................1,500,000Capital assets .................. ...............................2,000,000Total
In the previous problem, assume the term structure of interest rates becomes inverted, with short-term rates going to 12 percent and long-term rates 4 percentage points lower than short-term rates.If all other factors in the problem do not change, what will earnings be after taxes? Why has the
Currently, Atlas Tours has $5.4 million in assets. This is a peak six-month period. During the other six months temporary current assets drop to $400,000.Temporary current assets..........................$1,200,000Permanent current assets ...........................1,800,000Capital assets . . . . .
Lear Inc. has $800,000 in current assets, $350,000 of which are considered permanent current assets. In addition, the firm has $600,000 invested in capital assets.a. Lear wishes to finance all capital assets and half of its permanent current assets with long-term financing costing 10 percent.
Date Wireless has the following assets:Its operating profit (EBIT) is expected to be $1.0 million. Its tax rate is 40 percent. Shares are valued $25. Capital structure is either short-term financing at 6 percent or equity. There is no long-term debt.a. Calculate expected earnings per share (EPS)
Phu Lighters has the following assets:Current assets .....................................$1 ,750,000Capital Assets ......... . .. .. .. .......... . .. . .3,000,000Total .....................................................$4,750,000During 3 months of the year, current assets drop $400,000. Its
Using the expectations hypothesis theory for the term structure of interest rates, determine the expected return for securities with maturities of two, three, and four years based on the following data. Do an analysis similar to that in Table 6--6.1-year T- bill at beginning of year
The government currently promises a return of 5 percent annually on a one-year bond and 6 percent annually on a two-year bond. What is your expectation for the interest rate you would receive on a one-year government bond one year from now?
The following information was available as of the close of business June 1, 2004, on government of Canada bonds.Calculate the anticipated one-year interest rate for 2006 (up to June 2007). Coupon Maturity June 1, 2005 June 1, 2006 June 1, 2007 Price Yield 5.00% 102.35 2.60 10.50% 113.91 3.26 8.50%
The following information was available as of the close of business March 1, 2002, on government of Canada bonds.Calculate the anticipated one-year interest rate for 2004 (up to March 2005). Maturity Mar. 1, 2003 Mar. 1, 2004 Mar. 1, 2005 Coupon Price Yield 8.25% 102.75 5.78 3.75% 95.70 5.85 5.75%
Assume Hogan Surgical Instruments Company has $2 ,000,000 in assets. If it goes with a low-liquidity plan for the assets, it can earn a return of 18 percent, but witha high-liquidity plan, the return will be 14 percent. If the firm goes with a short term financing plan, the financing costs on the
Assume that Atlas Sporting Goods Inc. has $800,000 in assets. If it goes with a low liquidity plan for the assets, it can earn a return of 15 percent, but with a high liquidity plan, the return will be 12 percent. If the firm goes with a short-term financing plan, the financing costs on the
Diet Health Foods Inc. has two divisions. Division A has a profit of $100,000 on sales of $2,000,000. Division B is only able to make $25,000 on sales of $300,000. On the basis of profit margin, which division is superior
Bondage Supply Company expects sales next year to be $750,000. Inventory and accounts receivable will have to be increased by $120,000 to accommodate this sales level. The company has a steady profit margin of 10 percent, with a 30 percent dividend payout. How much external funding will Bondage
R. C. Dare is considering an investment in Deval Leasehold Improvements Ltd., a growing company that has been in business for five years. The good growth is the result of a reputation built on high-quality workmanship, the use of first-class materials, and fair prices.However, Deval has experienced
Rockway Framers Ltd. has requested a bank loan for a one-year period to refinance most of its notes payable. It would be supported by Rockway's current assets. The following statements and industry averages accompanied the loan request. Prepare a statement of changes in financial position as at
The Norman Automatic Mailer Machine Company is planning to expand production. The expansion will cost $2,000,000, which can either be financed by bonds at an interest rate of 12 percent or by selling 40,000 shares of common stock at $50 per share. The current income statement before expansion is
Sinclair Manufacturing and Boswell Brothers Inc. are both involved in the production of tile for the home-building industry. Their financial information is as follows:a. If you combine Sinclair's capital structure with Boswell's operating plan, what is the DCL?b. If you combine Boswell's capital
Firms in Japan often employ both high operating and financial leverage because of the use of modern technology and close borrower-lender relationships. Assume the Mitaka Company has a sales volume of 125,000 units at a price of $25 per unit; variable costs are $5 per unit and fixed costs are
Explore the failure of leveraged buyouts (LBO) in the '80s and '90s by Campeau Corporation and other firms in comparison to LBO between 2005 to 2008. What are the current factors that affect the use of LBO?
Pulp Paper Company and Holt Paper Company are each able to generate EBIT of $150,000. The separate capital structures for Pulp and Holt are presented below.a. Compute EPS for both firms (assume a 40 percent tax rate).$ 400,0001,100,000$1,500,000220,000b. Assuming a P /E ratio of 20 for each firm,
Discuss the concept of operating leverage as it would apply to a major, independent television broadcaster.
Does being at the EPS indifference point mean that you are always indifferent between two financing plans? Explain.
One could say that financial leverage has its most important impact on EPS rather than net income after taxes. How would you support this statement?
Mo's Delicious Burgers Inc. sells food to university cafeterias for $15 a box. The fixed costs of this operation are $80,000, while the variable cost per box is $10.a. What is the break-even point in boxes?b. Calculate the profit or loss on 15,000 boxes and 30,000 boxes.c. What is the DOL at 20,000
Why does the starting level of sales determine the degree of operating leverage (DOL) rather than the ending level of sales?
The Sterling Tire Company's income statement for 2015 is as follows:STERLING TIRE COMPANYIncome StatementYear ended December 31, 2015Sales (20,000 tires at $60 each) .....................$1,200,000Less: Variable costs (20,000 tires at $30)............600,000Contri bution marg in
Calloway Cab Company computes its break-even point strictly on the basis of cash expenditures related to fixed costs. Its total fixed costs are $400,000, but 20 percent of this value is represented by amortization. Its contribution margin (price minus variable cost) for each unit sold is $3.60. How
Air Filter Ltd. sells its products for $6 per unit. It has the following costs.Separate the expenses between fixed and variable costs per unit. Using this information and the sales price per unit of $6, compute the break-even point. Factory labour $1.20 per unit 0.60 per unit Rent $100,000
What role does amortization play in break-even analysis based on accounting flows?Based on cash flows? Which perspective is longer-term in nature?
a. What was Chem-Med's rate of sales growth in 2014? What is it forecasted to be in 2015, 2016, and 2017?b. What is the company's rate of net income growth in 2015, 2016, and 2017? Is projected net income growing faster or slower than projected sales? After computing these values, take a hard look
The Harmon Corporation manufactures bats with Larry Walker's autograph stamped on them. Each bat sells for $25 and has a variable cost of $14. There is$40,000 in fixed costs involved in the production process.a. Compute the break-even point in units.b. Find the sales (in units) needed to earn a
a. Project EPS for 2016 assuming that sales increase by $500,000. Use Table 3 as the model for the calculation. Further assume that the capital structure is not changed.b. By what percent did EPS increase from 2015 to 2016?c. Now assume $10 million of debt replaces 625,000 shares of common stock
SUS Appliance toasters sell for $20 per unit, and the variable cost to produce them is $15. SUS estimates that the fixed costs are $80,000.a. Compute the break-even point in units.b. Fill in the table below (in dollars) to illustrate that the break-even point has been achieved.Sales__________-
Discuss the various uses for both linear and nonlinear break -even analysis.
Toys for You, a manufacturing company, has been growing quickly but has found that its financial situation is continually under pressure. Production has fluctuated to meet demand in an attempt to provide first-class service, resulting in larger inventory positions. Also, the collection of accounts
The Adams Corporation makes standard-size 2-inch fasteners , which it sells for $155 per thousand. Mr. Adams is the majority owner and manages the inventory and finances of the company. He estimates sales for the following months to be:January...............$263,500 (1 ,700,000
The Mansfield Corporation had 2015 sales of $100 million. The balance sheet items that vary directly with sales and the profit margin are as follows:......................................PercentCash.....................................5%Accounts receivable...........15Inventory .............. .
Harvard Prep Shops, a national clothing chain, had sales of $300 million last year. The business has a steady net profit margin of 15 percent and a dividend payout ratio of 30 percent. The balance sheet for the end of last year is shown below:Harvard's anticipates a large increase in the demand for
Clyde's Well Servicing has the following financial statements. The balance sheet items, profit margin, and dividend payout have maintained the same relationships the past couple of years; these relationships are anticipated to hold in the future. Clyde's has excess capacity, so there is no expected
The Long branch Western Wear Company has the following financial statements, which are representative of the company's historical average.Income StatementSales ........... .............................................. $200,000Expenses
Cholesterol Dairy Products has plants in five provinces and operates a very large home delivery service. Sales last year were $100 million, and the balance sheet at year-end is similar in percentage of sales to that of previous years (and this will continue in the future). All assets and current
Ellis Electronics Company's actual sales and purchases for April and May are shown here, along with forecasted sales and purchases for June through September.The company makes 10 percent of its sales for cash and 90 percent on credit. Of the credit sales, 20 percent are collected in the month after
Jim Daniels Health Products has eight stores. The firm wants to expand by two more stores and needs a bank loan to do this. Mr. Hewitt, the banker, will finance construction if the firm can present an acceptable three-month financial plan for January through March. Following are actual and
Prince Charles Island Company has expected sales of $6,000 in September, $10,000 in October, $16,000 in November, and $12,000 in December. Cash sales are 20 percent and credit sales are 80 percent of total sales. Historically, 40 percent of receivables are collected in the month after the sale, and
The Ace Battery Company has forecast its sales in units as follows:Ace always keeps an ending inventory equal to 120 percent of the next month's expected sales. The ending inventory for December (January's beginning inventory) is 960 units, which is consistent with this policy.Materials cost $12
The Prince Albert Corporation has forecast the following sales for the first seven months of the year.Monthly material purchases are set equal to 30 percent of forecasted sales for the next month. Of the total material costs, 40 percent are paid in the month of purchase and 60 percent are paid in
InnerVision Limited anticipates total sales of $192,000 from July through October.Materials will represent 60 percent of sales and because oflevel production, material purchases will be equal for each month during these four months.Materials are paid for one month after the month purchased.
Ed's Waterbeds has made the following sales projections for the next six months. All sales are credit sales.Sales in January and February were $13,500 and $13,000 respectively.Experience has shown that 10 percent oftotal sales are uncollectible, 30 percent are collected in the month of sale, 40
Donna's Fashions Corporation has the following sales forecast in units: January 1,000; February 800; March 900;April 1,400; May 1,550; June 1,800; July 1,400 Donna always keeps ending inventory equal to 120 percent of the next month's expected sales. The ending inventory for December (January's
Power Ridge Corporation has forecast credit sales for the fourth quarter of the year as follows:September (actual).............$50,000Fourth quarterOctober................................40,000November............................35,000December............................60,000Experience has shown
Cox Corporation produces a product with the following costs as of July 1, 2014:Material.................$2 per unitLabour....................4 per unitOverhead...............2 per unitAssuming Cox sold 13,000 units during the last six months of the year at $16 each, beginning inventory at these
At the end of January, Higgins Data Systems had an inventory of 600 units, which cost $16 per unit to produce. During February the company produced 850 units at a cost of $19 per unit. If Higgins sold 1,100 units in February, what was its cost of goods sold?a. Assume average cost inventory
On December 31 of last year, Wolfson Corporation had 400 units in inventory of its product, which cost $21 per unit to produce. During January, the company produced 800 units at a cost of $24 per unit. Assuming Wolfson Corporation sold 700 units in January, what was the cost of goods sold (assume
Biomedical Products anticipates sales of 80,000 units for the first six months of the year. Beginning inventory is maintained at 16 percent of anticipated sales. Ending inventory will be equal to 20 percent of the projected sales of 92,000 units for the last six months of the year. How many units
Hoover Electronics has beginning inventory of 22 ,000 units, will sell 60,000 units for the month, and desires to reduce ending inventory to 30 percent of beginning inventory. How many units should Hoover produce?
Research the current forecasts for GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment in Canada, Europe, and your particular region of the country.
Digitex Inc. had sales of 6,000 units in March. A 50 percent increase is expected in April. The company will maintain 5 percent of expected unit sales for April in ending inventory. Beginning inventory for April was equal to 200 units. How many units should the company produce in April?
Describe the effects, both the format and values, of implementing IFRS on forecasting for public companies. How will private companies' statements using ASPE be affected?
How will the calculations of required new funds (RNF) and SGR help management to make better decisions for the company?
All Metal Bearings had sales of 10,000 units at $20 per unit last year. The marketing manager projects a 30 percent increase in unit-volume sales this year with a 5 percent price decrease (due to a price reduction by a competitor). Returned merchandise will represent 3 percent of total sales. What
Central Networks had sales of 3,000 units at $50 per unit last year. The marketing manager projects a 20 percent increase in unit-volume sales this year with a 10 percent increase in price. Returned merchandise will represent 6 percent of total sales. What is your net dollar sales projection for
Brampton Truck Parts expects to sell the following number of units at the prices indicated under three different scenarios in the economy. The probability of each outcome is indicated below. What is the expected value of the total sales projection? Probability Units Price $16 25 0.20 300 0.50 500
Gibson Manufacturing Corporation expects to sell the following number of units of steel cables at the prices indicated, under three different scenarios in the economy. The probability of each outcome is indicated. What is the expected value of the total sales projection? Probability Outcome Units
In the previous problem, if there is no increase in sales and all other facts remain the same, what would be Eli's ending cash balance? What observation can be reached from these two problems? Show calculations to support your observations.Previous ProblemEli Lilly is very excited because sales for
Eli Lilly is very excited because sales for his nursery and plant company are expected to increase from $560,000 to $1 ,200,000 next year. Eli's net assets (assets -liabilities) will remain at 50 percent of sales. His firm will enjoy an 8 percent return on total sales. He will begin the year with
The Alonso Corporation has forecasted to sell the following units of copper cables, at prices indicated, under three different economic conditions. The probability of each outcome is shown below. What are the total sales projected in each situation? Probability Outcome Units Price $15 .30 200 .50
The following ratio calculations are based on three years of financial statements and are compared to the industry standards. The retail company has had some growth during this period but has found that its profitability is less than satisfactory. Examine the ratios to identify possible reasons
Using the financial statements of Jet Boat Ltd., calculate the 13 basic ratios found in this chapter. Comment briefly on the ratios that might be worth further investigation. Explain why.Current assets:JET BOAT LTD.Balance SheetDecember 31,2015AssetsCash . . . ........ . ... ... .. .. . . .. .
Using the financial statements for the Snider Corporation, calculate the 13 basic ratios found in the chapter.Liabilities and Shareholders' EquityCurrent liabilities:Accounts payable................................. . $ 90,000Notes payable .......................................... 70,000Accrued
The following data are from U Guessed It Company's financial statements. U Guessed It manufactures board games for young adults, and it competes with Marker Brothers and Bilton Radley. Sales (all credit) were $20 million for 2015.COGS were 80% of sales.Sales to total assets ........ .
We are given the following information for Pettit Corporation.Sales (cred it).....................................$3,000,000Cash........................................................150,000Inventory .............. . ................................850,000Current liabilities ........ ..... .. . ..
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