Capacity Usage and Growth [LO2] In the previous problem, suppose the firm was operating at only 80 percent capacity in 2017. What is EFN now? Calculating EFN [LO2] In Problem 24, suppose the firm wishes to keep its debt-equity ratio constant. What is EFN now? 24. Calculating EFN [LO2] The most recent financial statements for Crosby, Inc., follow. Sales for 2018 are projected to grow by 20 percent. Interest expense will remain constant; the tax rate and the dividend payout rate will also remain constant. Costs, other expenses, current assets, fixed assets, and accounts payable increase spontaneously with sales. If the firm is operating at full capacity and no new debt or equity is issued, what external financing is needed to support the 20 percent growth rate in sales? CROSBY, INC. 2017 Income Statement Sales $980,760 Costs 792,960 Other expenses 20,060 Earnings before interest and taxes $167,740 Interest paid 14,740 Taxable income $153,000 Taxes (21%) 32,130 Net income $120,870 Other expenses 20.060 Earnings before interest and taxes $167,740 Interest paid 14,740 Taxable income $153,000 Taxes (21%) 32,130 Net income $120,870 Dividends $39,250 Addition to retained earnings 81,620 CROSBY, INC. Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities and Owners' Equity Current assets Current liabilities Cash $ 27,920 Accounts payable $ 71,720 CROSBY, INC. Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities and Owners' Equity Current assets Current liabilities Cash $ 27,920 Accounts payable $ 71,720 Accounts receivable 42,630 Notes payable 17,620 Inventory 95,910 Total $ 89,340 Total $166.460 Long-term debt $170,000 Fixed assets Owners' equity Net plant and equipment $455,980 Common stock and paid-in surplus $140,000 Retained earnings 223,100 Total $363,100 Total assets $622,440 Total liabilities and owners' equity $622,440