Question: 1. The financial statements for Blue Development Corp are shown below. Sales for 2018 are expected to grow by 20%. COGS, other expenses, current assets,

1. The financial statements for Blue Development Corp are shown below. Sales for 2018 are expected to grow by 20%. COGS, other expenses, current assets, fixed assets and accounts payable increase with sales (20% growth). Interest expense will remain constant as will the tax rate (35%) and dividend payout ratio.

Blue Development Inc. 2017 Income Statement Pro-forma 2018
Sales $891,600
COGS 693,600
Other Expenses 18,240
EBIT 179,760
Interest Expense 13,400
Taxable Income 166,360
Taxes (35%) 58,226
Net Income 108,134
Dividends $35,6684
Addition to retained earnings $72,450

a) Based on the information above, complete the pro forma income statement for 2018 including dividends and retained earnings.

b) Assume the firm is operating at full production capacity and no new debt or equity is issued. What is the external financing needed to support the 20% growth in sales?

Blue Devlopment Inc. 2017 Balance Sheet
Assets Liabilities
Current Asssets Current Liabilities
Cash $24,280 Accounts Payable $65,200
Accounts Recievable 37,070 Notes Payable 16,320
Inventory 83,400 Total 81,520
Total 144,750 Long Term Debt $155,000
Fixed Assets Owner's Equity
Net PP&E 396,500 Common Stock 130,000
Retained Earnings 174,730
Total 304,730
Total Assets $541,250 Total Liability & Equity $541,250

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Blue Development Inc. Pro-forma 2018 Balance Sheet
Assets Liabilites
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Cash Accounts Payable
Accounts Recievable Notes Payable
Inventory Total
Total Long Term Debt
Fixed Assets - Owner's Equity -
Net PP&E Common Stock
Ratined Earnings
Total
Total Assets Total Liabilities & Equity

c) In light of the relatively small EFN in part (b), what other financing alternative would you suggest in order to support the 20% growth?

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