Determine the operating plants in seven southwestern states


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.

Balance Sheet
(in $ millions)
Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Cash $ 10   Accounts payable $ 18
Accounts receivable
32   Accrued wages
7
Inventory
33   Accrued taxes
11






Current assets $ 75     Current liabilities $ 36
Fixed assets
43   Notes payable
14



  Common stock
17



  Retained earnings
51






Total assets $ 118   Total liabilities and
   stockholders' equity
$ 118







 Owen's has an aftertax profit margin of 9 percent and a dividend payout ratio of 50 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 dollars, not millions, (e.g., $1,234,567).)

What are the New funds?

Request for Solution File

Ask an Expert for Answer!!
Accounting Basics: Determine the operating plants in seven southwestern states
Reference No:- TGS0673000

Expected delivery within 24 Hours