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Owen’s Electronics has nine operating plants in seven southwestern states. Sales

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Question

Owen’s Electronics has nine operating plants in seven southwestern states. Sales for last year were $100 million, and the balance sheet at year-end is similar in percentage of sales to that of previous years (and this will continue in the future). All assets (including fixed assets) and current liabilities will vary directly with sales. The firm is working at full capacity.

  

  

   Owen’s has an aftertax profit margin of 10 percent and a dividend payout ratio of 40 percent.

If sales grow by 25 percent next year, determine how many dollars of new funds are needed to finance the growth. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer in millions, (e.g., $1,234,567).)

Balance Sheet
(in $ millions) Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity   Cash
$ 12   Accounts payable $ 25   Accounts receivable 30   Accrued wages 12     Inventory 33   Accrued taxes 18      Current assets $ 75    Current liabilities $ 55   Fixed assets 50   Notes payable 20     Common stock 25     Retained earnings 25     Total assets $ 125   Total liabilities and
   stockholders' equity $ 125

Explanation / Answer

Working:

New funds $ 10 Millions