(Learning Objective 5: Using economic value added to measure corporate performance) Two companies with different economic-value-added (EVA®) profi les are Barton Oil Pipeline Incorporated and Crompton Bank Limited. Adapted versions of the two companies’

fi nancial statements are presented here (in millions):

❙ Requirements 1. Before performing any calculations, which company do you think represents the better investment? Give your reason.

2. Compute the EVA® for each company and then decide which company’s shares you would rather hold as an investment. Assume both companies’ cost of capital is 8.5% and use unadjusted net income in your calculations.

(Group B)