Krogh Lumber's 2008 financial statements are shown here. a. Assume that the company was operating at full

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Krogh Lumber's 2008 financial statements are shown here.

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a. Assume that the company was operating at full capacity in 2008 with regard to all items except fixed assets; fixed assets in 2008 were being utilized to only 75% of capacity. By what percentage could 2009 sales increase over 2008 sales without the need for an increase in fixed assets?b. Now suppose 2009 sales increase by 25% over 2008 sales. Assume that Krogh cannot sell any fixed assets. All assets other than fixed assets will grow at the same rate as sales; however, after reviewing industry averages, the firm would like to reduce its Operating costs/Sales ratio to 82% and increase its debt ratio to 42%. The firm will maintain its 60% dividend payout ratio, and it currently has 1 million shares outstanding. The firm plans to raise 35% of its 2009 total debt as notes payable, and it will issue bonds for the remainder. Its before-tax cost of debt is 11%. Any stock issuances or repurchases will be made at the firm's current stock price of $40. Develop the projected financial statements as shown in Table 16-2. What are the balances of notes payable, bonds, common stock, and retainedearnings?

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Cost Of Debt
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Fundamentals of Financial Management

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