At the end of 2013, Resodemia announced a program to improve profitability and create shareholder value....

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At the end of 2013, Resodemia announced a program to improve profitability and create shareholder value. Their 2014- 2015 income statements are as shown below. How did they do? Implications for their future? (high-level thoughts) (Millions of $s) Year ending 12/31 2015 2014 2013 Sales $3,355 $3,370 $3,250 Cost of Goods Sold $2,465 $2,380 $2,345 Gross Profit $890 $990 $905 R&D $165 $250 $325 SG&A $550 $600 $650 Total Expenses $715 $850 $975 Operating Profit $175 $140 ($70) Interest $25 $30 $35 Income Before Tax $150 $110 ($105) Taxes $45 $35 $25 Net Income $105 $75 ($130) At the end of 2013, Resodemia announced a program to improve profitability and create shareholder value. Their 2014- 2015 income statements are as shown below. How did they do? Implications for their future? (high-level thoughts) (Millions of $s) Year ending 12/31 2015 2014 2013 Sales $3,355 $3,370 $3,250 Cost of Goods Sold $2,465 $2,380 $2,345 Gross Profit $890 $990 $905 R&D $165 $250 $325 SG&A $550 $600 $650 Total Expenses $715 $850 $975 Operating Profit $175 $140 ($70) Interest $25 $30 $35 Income Before Tax $150 $110 ($105) Taxes $45 $35 $25 Net Income $105 $75 ($130)

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