International Reporting Case
Sepracor, Inc., a U.S. drug company, reported the following information. The company prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
2007 (,000)
Current Liabilities $ 554,114
Convertible Subordinated Debt 648,020
Total Liabilities 1,228,313
Stockholders’ Equity 176,413
Net Income 58,333
Analysts attempting to compare Sepracor to international drug companies may face a challenge due to differences in accounting for convertible debt under iGAAP. Under IAS 32, Financial Instruments, convertible bonds, at issuance, must be classified separately into their debt and equity components based on estimated fair value.
INSTRUCTIONS:
(a) Compute the following rations for Sepracor, Inc. (assume that year-end balances approximate annual averages.)
(1) Return on assets.
(2) Return on stockholders’ equity
(3) Debt to asset ratio
(b) Briefly discuss the operating performance and financial position of Sepracor. Industry averages for these ratios in 2007were: ROA 3.5%; return on equity 16%; and debt to assets 75%. Based on this analysis would you make an investment in the company's 5% convertible bonds? Explain.
(c) Assume you want to compare Sepracor to an international company, like Bayer (which prepares its financial statements in accordance with iGAAP). Assuming that the fair value of the equity components of Sepracor's convertible bonds is $150,000, how would you adjust the analysis above to make valid comparisons between Sepracor and Bayer
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Sunday, September 6, 2015
Assuming a 360-day year, calculate what the average investment in inventory would be for a firm, given the following information in each case
16.13 (Ratio analysis) Assuming a 360-day year, calculate what the average investment in inventory would be for a firm, given the following information in each case.
a. The firm has sales of $600,000, a gross profit margin of 10 percent, and an inventory turnover ratio of 6.
b. The firm has a cost-of-goods-sold figure of $480,000 and an average age of inventory of 40 days.
c. The firm has a cost-of-goods-sold figure of $1.15 million and an inventory turnover rate of 5.
d. The firm has a sales figure of $25 million, a gross profit margin of 14 percent, and an average age inventory of 45 days.
Click here for the solution: Assuming a 360-day year, calculate what the average investment in inventory would be for a firm, given the following information in each case
a. The firm has sales of $600,000, a gross profit margin of 10 percent, and an inventory turnover ratio of 6.
b. The firm has a cost-of-goods-sold figure of $480,000 and an average age of inventory of 40 days.
c. The firm has a cost-of-goods-sold figure of $1.15 million and an inventory turnover rate of 5.
d. The firm has a sales figure of $25 million, a gross profit margin of 14 percent, and an average age inventory of 45 days.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
(Integrative Case 3: Encore International) In the world of trendsetting fashion, instinct and marketing savvy are prerequisites to success
Integrative Case 3: Encore International
In the world of trendsetting fashion, instinct and marketing savvy are prerequisites to success. Jordan Ellis had both. During 2012, his international casual-wear company, Encore, rocketed to $300 million in sales after 10 years in business. His fashion line covered the young woman from head to toe with hats, sweaters, dresses, blouses, skirts, pants, sweatshirts, socks, and shoes. In Manhattan, there was an Encore shop every five or six blocks, each featuring a different color. Some shops showed the entire line in mauve, and others featured it in canary yellow.
AND SO ON
Contrary to the conservative securities analysts, Jordan Ellis felt that the company could maintain a constant annual growth rate in dividends per share of 6% in the future, or possibly 8% for the next 2 years and 6% thereafter. Ellis based his estimates on an established longterm expansion plan into European and Latin American markets. Venturing into these markets
was expected to cause the risk of the firm, as measured by beta, to increase immediately from 8.8% to 10%.
AND SO ON
Data Item 2012
Earnings Per Share $6.25
Price per share of common stock $40.00
Book value of common stock equity $60,000,000
Total common shares outstanding 2,500,000
Common stock dividend per share $4.00
TO DO
a. What is the firm’s current book value per share?
b. What is the firm’s current P/E ratio?
AND SO ON
f. Compare the current(2012) price of the stock and the stock values found in parts a, d, and e. Discuss why these values may differ. Which valuation method do you believe most clearly represents the true value of the Encore stock?
Click here for the solution: (Integrative Case 3: Encore International) In the world of trendsetting fashion, instinct and marketing savvy are prerequisites to success
In the world of trendsetting fashion, instinct and marketing savvy are prerequisites to success. Jordan Ellis had both. During 2012, his international casual-wear company, Encore, rocketed to $300 million in sales after 10 years in business. His fashion line covered the young woman from head to toe with hats, sweaters, dresses, blouses, skirts, pants, sweatshirts, socks, and shoes. In Manhattan, there was an Encore shop every five or six blocks, each featuring a different color. Some shops showed the entire line in mauve, and others featured it in canary yellow.
AND SO ON
Contrary to the conservative securities analysts, Jordan Ellis felt that the company could maintain a constant annual growth rate in dividends per share of 6% in the future, or possibly 8% for the next 2 years and 6% thereafter. Ellis based his estimates on an established longterm expansion plan into European and Latin American markets. Venturing into these markets
was expected to cause the risk of the firm, as measured by beta, to increase immediately from 8.8% to 10%.
AND SO ON
Data Item 2012
Earnings Per Share $6.25
Price per share of common stock $40.00
Book value of common stock equity $60,000,000
Total common shares outstanding 2,500,000
Common stock dividend per share $4.00
TO DO
a. What is the firm’s current book value per share?
b. What is the firm’s current P/E ratio?
AND SO ON
f. Compare the current(2012) price of the stock and the stock values found in parts a, d, and e. Discuss why these values may differ. Which valuation method do you believe most clearly represents the true value of the Encore stock?
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Saturday, August 22, 2015
Hickory Home Company manufactures and sells two lines of furniture, case goods and upholstery
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following statements is true? (Points : 2)
2. Which of the following is not a possible commonly used term for costs that can be eliminated by taking a specified course of action? (Points : 2)
3. Hickory Home Company manufactures and sells two lines of furniture, case goods and upholstery. During the most recent accounting period, the Case Goods and Upholstery Divisions sold 15,000 and 2,000 units, respectively. The company's most recent financial statements are shown below:
Case Goods Division Upholstery Division
Sales $800,000 $200,000
Less: cost of goods sold:
Unit-level production cost 620,000 150,000
Gross margin 180,000 50,000
Less: operating expenses:
Unit-level selling and admin.expense 30,000 25,000
Corporate-level facility exp. (fixed) 26,000 26,000
Net income (loss) $124,000 $ (1,000)
If unit sales for both divisions increased 10%, the company would report which of the following? (Points : 2)
4. Select the correct statement regarding relevant costs and revenues. (Points : 2)
5. Home Safety Products currently outsources an electrical switch that is a component in its sprinkler systems. The switches are purchased for $12 each. The company is considering making the switches internally and has conducted a study to determine what the cost would be. Below are projected annual costs:
Unit-level costs $ 8
Batch-level costs per year $15,000
Product-level costs per year $10,000
Allocated facility-level costs $20,000
The company needs 10,000 of the switches each year. If Home Safety decides to make the parts under these conditions, the relevant cost per unit will be: (Points : 2)
6. Centennial Tours is trying to decide which one of two tours it will introduce. The costs and revenues associated with each alternative are listed below:
Tour A Tour B
Projected revenue $7,000 $11,000
Variable costs 1,000 6,000
Fixed costs 3,000 3,000
Profit $3,000 $1,000
What are the incremental (differential) costs of Tour B? (Points : 2)
7. For purposes of decision making, avoidable costs are costs that: (Points : 2)
8. Expected future revenues that differ among the alternatives under consideration are referred to as: (Points : 2)
9. Which of the following costs generally is an example of a product-level cost? (Points : 2)
10. Brannon Company plans to add a new item to its product line. Two possible products are under consideration. Each unit of Product A costs $12 to produce and has a contribution margin of $6, while each unit of Product B costs twice as much and has a contribution margin of $8. What is the differential revenue for this decision? (Points : 2)
11. Planning concerned with long-range decisions such as defining the scope of the business is referred to as: (Points : 2)
12. Expressing plans for a business in financial terms is commonly called: (Points : 2)
13. Select the incorrect statement about budgeting and human behavior. (Points : 2)
14. Which of the following budgets or schedules uses data contained in the selling and administrative expense budget? (Points : 2)
15. Which of the following is not a budgeted financial statement? (Points : 2)
16. Which of the following items will not appear on a cash budget? (Points : 2)
17. Select the incorrect statement. (Points : 2)
18. Maddon Company estimated that its inventory purchases for January and February 2010 would be $300,000 and $370,000, respectively. The company generally pays for 60% of its inventory purchases in the month of purchase because it receives a 2% discount for timely payment. The remaining 40% of purchases are paid for in the following month, and there is no discount for these payments. What will be the amount of cash payments for inventory in February 2010? (Points : 2)
19. The budgeting process that involves adding a month to the end of the budget period at the end of each month, thus maintaining a twelve-month planning horizon, is referred to as: (Points : 2)
20. Select the correct equation format for the purchases budget. (Points : 2)
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1. Which of the following statements is true? (Points : 2)
2. Which of the following is not a possible commonly used term for costs that can be eliminated by taking a specified course of action? (Points : 2)
3. Hickory Home Company manufactures and sells two lines of furniture, case goods and upholstery. During the most recent accounting period, the Case Goods and Upholstery Divisions sold 15,000 and 2,000 units, respectively. The company's most recent financial statements are shown below:
Case Goods Division Upholstery Division
Sales $800,000 $200,000
Less: cost of goods sold:
Unit-level production cost 620,000 150,000
Gross margin 180,000 50,000
Less: operating expenses:
Unit-level selling and admin.expense 30,000 25,000
Corporate-level facility exp. (fixed) 26,000 26,000
Net income (loss) $124,000 $ (1,000)
If unit sales for both divisions increased 10%, the company would report which of the following? (Points : 2)
4. Select the correct statement regarding relevant costs and revenues. (Points : 2)
5. Home Safety Products currently outsources an electrical switch that is a component in its sprinkler systems. The switches are purchased for $12 each. The company is considering making the switches internally and has conducted a study to determine what the cost would be. Below are projected annual costs:
Unit-level costs $ 8
Batch-level costs per year $15,000
Product-level costs per year $10,000
Allocated facility-level costs $20,000
The company needs 10,000 of the switches each year. If Home Safety decides to make the parts under these conditions, the relevant cost per unit will be: (Points : 2)
6. Centennial Tours is trying to decide which one of two tours it will introduce. The costs and revenues associated with each alternative are listed below:
Tour A Tour B
Projected revenue $7,000 $11,000
Variable costs 1,000 6,000
Fixed costs 3,000 3,000
Profit $3,000 $1,000
What are the incremental (differential) costs of Tour B? (Points : 2)
7. For purposes of decision making, avoidable costs are costs that: (Points : 2)
8. Expected future revenues that differ among the alternatives under consideration are referred to as: (Points : 2)
9. Which of the following costs generally is an example of a product-level cost? (Points : 2)
10. Brannon Company plans to add a new item to its product line. Two possible products are under consideration. Each unit of Product A costs $12 to produce and has a contribution margin of $6, while each unit of Product B costs twice as much and has a contribution margin of $8. What is the differential revenue for this decision? (Points : 2)
11. Planning concerned with long-range decisions such as defining the scope of the business is referred to as: (Points : 2)
12. Expressing plans for a business in financial terms is commonly called: (Points : 2)
13. Select the incorrect statement about budgeting and human behavior. (Points : 2)
14. Which of the following budgets or schedules uses data contained in the selling and administrative expense budget? (Points : 2)
15. Which of the following is not a budgeted financial statement? (Points : 2)
16. Which of the following items will not appear on a cash budget? (Points : 2)
17. Select the incorrect statement. (Points : 2)
18. Maddon Company estimated that its inventory purchases for January and February 2010 would be $300,000 and $370,000, respectively. The company generally pays for 60% of its inventory purchases in the month of purchase because it receives a 2% discount for timely payment. The remaining 40% of purchases are paid for in the following month, and there is no discount for these payments. What will be the amount of cash payments for inventory in February 2010? (Points : 2)
19. The budgeting process that involves adding a month to the end of the budget period at the end of each month, thus maintaining a twelve-month planning horizon, is referred to as: (Points : 2)
20. Select the correct equation format for the purchases budget. (Points : 2)
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Case 6 Sigma Marketing Innovation in a Changing Environment
Case 6 Sigma Marketing Innovation in a Changing Environment
Synopsis: This case reviews the growth of a small, family-owned business, from a regional provider of generic printing services to a global provider of specialty advertising products. Throughout its history, Sigma Marketing has exhibited the uncanny ability to understand market opportunities and to adapt its strategic focus accordingly. As its marketing environment changes, Sigma Marketing gathers information from existing and potential customers to develop the most effective marketing strategy possible. Even in the face of changing technology, communication, and advertising methods, Sigma Marketing has managed to reinvent its mindset and strategies in order to remain successful.
AND SO ON
Questions for Discussion
1. Discuss potential key changes in technology, communications, and competition that Sigma will face in the future. Which will have the most impact on Sigma’s future marketing strategies?
2. Prepare a SWOT analysis for long-term strategic planning at Sigma Marketing.
3. Suggest some possible strategic initiatives that Sigma could pursue to continue its growth.
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Synopsis: This case reviews the growth of a small, family-owned business, from a regional provider of generic printing services to a global provider of specialty advertising products. Throughout its history, Sigma Marketing has exhibited the uncanny ability to understand market opportunities and to adapt its strategic focus accordingly. As its marketing environment changes, Sigma Marketing gathers information from existing and potential customers to develop the most effective marketing strategy possible. Even in the face of changing technology, communication, and advertising methods, Sigma Marketing has managed to reinvent its mindset and strategies in order to remain successful.
AND SO ON
Questions for Discussion
1. Discuss potential key changes in technology, communications, and competition that Sigma will face in the future. Which will have the most impact on Sigma’s future marketing strategies?
2. Prepare a SWOT analysis for long-term strategic planning at Sigma Marketing.
3. Suggest some possible strategic initiatives that Sigma could pursue to continue its growth.
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