Dry Supply is a wholesaler of dry cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies, and laundry soap. This company is located in Kansas, it has been in business for over 50 years. Anne Schippel, is a business banker and, in conjunction with her manager, has determined the business is consistent with the industries targeted by her bank, as well as being within the bank's designated market area. During her initial call she established that Dry Supply was founded in 1949 by the father, who sold it to his daughters 20 years later. His daughters currently own and manage the company. Four grandchildren also are employed by the company. This is a family owned business and likely to remain so in the foreseeable future. Dry Supply began as a wholesale of powdered laundry products. Twenty years later the operations changed their focus to dry cleaning supplies. Historically, the company has had a very good operating and credit records, and a review of the dealings with suppliers and customers reveals no notable problems.

1. What are some initial risk ratings conclusions you can make for the following areas: -earnings and operating cash flow trends? -asset and liability values? -financial flexibility and debt a capacity? -financial reporting?

2. What are some questions Anne can ask Dry Supply to better understand these risks?