Question: A software startup, Lutoj, Inc., is developing a new smart home software product. Lutoj believes revenue must reach $5 million in Year 3 for the
- A software startup, Lutoj, Inc., is developing a new smart home software product. Lutoj believes revenue must reach $5 million in Year 3 for the product to be viable. Lutojs operating margin (EBIT/Sales) is 20%, the tax rate is 30%, and asset turnover is 5X. The founders have a total of $200,000 for initial equity funding. Assume Lutoj will pay no dividend.
- With no other financing, will the $200,000 of founder investment be sufficient to achieve the Year 3 sales target? If not, what level of initial equity investment would be required?
- Assume Lutoj cannot raise additional equity, but will use debt to achieve the scale necessary to reach the Year 3 sales target. They can borrow at an 8% annual interest rate before tax. How much debt will initially be required?
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