Return to $AC$

m$$na$,$ wnat do you $$n about Dul$$ang out this option internally versus buying an existing firm?

Ebony

Like we talked about, our balance sheet is strong so both options can work.

Jose Hernandez, what do you think?

Jose Hernandez

We should look to purchase a firm.

Rachel

Why do you think this is the right call?

We can leverage our production know$-$how.

There are uncertain aspects of sheet production that we may need to learn.

We can add in a new brand name with a broader appeal.

Handouts

Cozy Cotton Strengths

Sheets

Sunglasses

Resources and Competencies

Strong Brand Name

"Comfortable clothes with classic style"

All your clothing essentials from tops and bottoms to underwear and socks

Marketing Competence

$75\%$ of sales are Direct to Consumer through our website

Strong social media marketing team

Excellent Leadership Team

Work well together

Great industry experience

Good internal measures of satisfaction and retention

Strong Balance Sheet

Low debt ratios

Large cash reserves

Private Ownership

$60\%$ of the stock is owned in this room

Minority shareholders support us

Robust Supply Chain

Consistent deliveries throughout the pandemic

Loyal partners domestically and abroad