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Kokomochi is considering the launch of an advertising campaign for its latest de

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Question

Kokomochi is considering the launch of an advertising campaign for its latest dessert product, the Mini Mochi Munch. Kokomochi plans to spend $4.13 million on TV, radio, and print advertising this year for the campaign. The ads are expected to boost sales of the Mini Mochi Munch by $8.31 million this year and by $6.31 million next year. In addition, the company expects that new consumers who try the Mini Mochi Munch will be more likely to try Kokomochi’s other products. As a result, sales of other products are expected to rise by $2.38 million each year.

Kokomochi’s gross profit margin for the Mini Mochi Munch is 35%, and its gross profit margin averages 25% for all other products. The company’s marginal corporate tax rate is 35% both this year and next year. What are the incremental earnings associated with the advertising campaign?

YEAR 1

Incremental Earnings Forecast ($ million)

Sales of Mini Mochi Munch   $ ?????

Other Sales   $ ?????

Cost of Goods Sold   $ ?????

Gross Profit   $ ?????

Selling, General, and Administrative   $ ?????

Depreciation $ ?????

EBIT $ ?????

Income Tax at 35%   $ ?????

Unlevered Net Income $ ?????

Calculate the unlevered net income for year 2 below:

YEAR 2

Sales of Mini Mochi Munch   $ ?????

Other Sales   $ ?????

Cost of Goods Sold   $ ?????

Gross Profit   $ ?????

Selling, General, and Administrative   $ ?????

Depreciation $ ?????

EBIT $ ?????

Income Tax at 35%   $ ?????

Unlevered Net Income $ ?????

Explanation / Answer

Income Statements: YEAR 1 Incremental Earnings Forecast ($ million) Sales of Mini Mochi Munch      8.3100 Other Sales      2.3800 Cost of Goods Sold = Total Sales - Gross Profit = (8.31+2.38) -3.5035      7.1865 Gross Profit= (35% *8.31) + (25%*2.38)      3.5035 Selling, General, and Administrative                -   Depreciation                -   EBIT      3.5035 Income Tax at 35%    (1.2262) Unlevered Net Income      2.2773 YEAR 2 Incremental Earnings Forecast ($ million) Sales of Mini Mochi Munch      6.3100 Other Sales      2.3800 Cost of Goods Sold = (6.31+2.38) - 2.8035      5.8865 Gross Profit = (35% *6.31) + (25%*2.38)      2.8035 Selling, General, and Administrative                -   Depreciation                -   EBIT      2.8035 Income Tax at 35%    (0.9812) Unlevered Net Income      1.8223