For 2012, the income statement of Precious Metals Processing reported net sales

Question

For 2012, the income statement of Precious Metals Processing reported net sales of $17,300, EBIT of $3,450, taxable income of $2,770 and net income of $1,830. The firm paid $450 in dividends. The balance sheet reported current assets of $3,650, net fixed assets of $10,850, current liabilities of $1,920, long-term debt of $3,500, common stock of $7,500 and retained earnings of $1,580. Precious Metals Processing is currently operating at full capacity. The profit margin and the dividend payout ratio are held constant. Net working capital and fixed assets vary directly with sales. Sales are projected to increase by 8 percent. What is the external financing needed?

(-$684.60)

(-$484.00)

(-$148.00)

$14.40

$66.60

Explanation / Answer

2012 Projected Calculation Sales $17,300.00 $18,684.00 17300 * 1.08 EBIT $3,450.00 Taxable Income $2,770.00 Net Income $1,830.00 $1,976.40 1830*1.08 Dividends $450.00 $486.00 450*1.08 Current Asset $3,650.00 $3,942.00 3650*1.08 Net Fixed Asset $10,850.00 $11,718.00 10850*1.08 $14,500.00 $15,660.00 Current Liabilities $1,920.00 $2,073.60 1920*1.08 Long Term Debt $3,500.00 $3,016.00 15660-2073.60-7500-3074.40 Commmon Stock $7,500.00 $7,500.00 Same as last year Retained Earnings $1,580.00 $3,070.40 1580+1976.40-486 $14,500.00 $15,660.00 Change in Long Term Debt = $3016 - $3500 = ($484) Hence, the correct answer is Option B

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