The Bumble and Bee Organic Case Study Questions. What is the main strategic issue facing Bubble & Bee Organic (B&B) during the period under consideration? 1. Describe if there are multiple issues. Why are they important? 2. What factors influenced the choice of financing for B&B? 3. Prepare proforma financial statements and key financial ratios for B&B for 2015 2017 under all four possibilities: a) Buying the building with unit sales growth b) Buying the building with no unit sales growth c) Renting the building with unit sales growth d) Renting a building with no unit sales growth Discuss B&B financial viability under each case. What is the risk B&B faces in each case? Which case is the best scenario and worst scenario and why? By looking at the proforma financial statements and ratios, will the creditors lend to B&B? Please show the Excel financial workings. 4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the owner controlling 100% interest in a company. 5. Describe what covenants the lender should require from B&B to extend the loan. 6. Compare owning and renting of property such as the one considered by B&B. 7. Discuss the importance of financial modeling and proforma financial statements in decision-making. Also, discuss what additional assumptions you will recommend to improve the analyses. 8. Write a brief conclusion