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You’ve collected the following information about Odyssey, Inc.: What is the sust

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You’ve collected the following information about Odyssey, Inc.:

What is the sustainable growth rate for the company? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))

If it does grow at this rate, how much new borrowing will take place in the coming year, assuming a constant debt–equity ratio? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))

What growth rate could be supported with no outside financing at all? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))

You’ve collected the following information about Odyssey, Inc.:

Explanation / Answer

1) Calculation of sustainable growth rate :

              Sustainable growth rate = (1 - dp ratio) * ROE

                  Dividend payout ratio = dividend / Net income

= 9800/15600

= 62.82%

          Return on equity = Net income / Total equity (shareholder's equity)

= 15600/70000

= 22.286%

   Sustainable growth rate = (1 - 0.6282) * 22.286%

= 8.286%      

2) Calculation of New borrwings at this growth rate :

       Present debt equity ratio = 96000 / 70000

                                            = 1.37143

      Net income at sustainable growth rate

                                            = $16892.62 (15600*108.286%)

                               DP ratio = 62.82%

                            Dividends = $10612 (16892.62 *62.82%)

                 Retained earnings = $6280.62   (16892.62 - 10612)

                          Total equity = $76280.62   (70000 + 6280.62)

                          Total debt     = $104,614

        Additional financing     = $8614    (104614 - 96000)

3 ) Calculation of growth rate where no outside financing required :

         The growth rate which require no outside finance is internal growth rate.

             Internal growth rate = (Net income / total assets)

                                          = 15600 / (96000+70000)

                                          = 9.40 %

          If the internal growth rate was more than sustainable growth rate then there is no need for outside financing.