Question

The most recent financial statements for Fleury Inc., follow. Sales for 2015 are projected to grow by 20 percent. Interest expense will remain constant; the tax rate and the dividend payout rate will also remain constant. Costs, other expenses, current assets, fixed assets and accounts payable increase spontaneously with sales. FLEURY, INC. 2014 Income Statement Sales $ 755,000 Costs 590,000 Other expenses 11,000 Earnings before interest and taxes $ 154,000 Interest paid 12,000 Taxable income $ 142,000 Taxes (40%) 56,800 Net income $ 85,200 Dividends $ 34,080 Addition to retained earnings 51,120 FLEURY, INC. Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014 Assets Liabilities and Owners’ Equity Current assets Current liabilities Cash $ 21,440 Accounts payable $ 55,600 Accounts receivable 33,760 Notes payable 14,800 Inventory 70,720 Total $ 70,400 Total $ 125,920 Long-term debt $ 138,000 Fixed assets Owners’ equity Net plant and equipment $ 270,000 Common stock and paid-in surplus $ 124,000 Retained earnings 63,520 Total $ 187,520 Total assets $ 395,920 Total liabilities and owners’ equity $ 395,920 If the firm is operating at full capacity and no new debt or equity is issued, what external financing is needed to support the 20 percent growth rate in sales? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

Answer 1