Johny Plc is a manufacturer of exclusive brands of whiskey and has been in operation for the past 5 years. Due to an increase in demand and marketing of a brand new whiskey, the company has been experiencing a slow growth and this has impacted on its profits. Profits after tax for the year ended 31 December 2018 was $825,000 and has steadily increased to $ 957,000 for the same period ending 2019.

In view of commercialising the brand new whiskey, the company has contracted a long term loan with an implicit interest rate of 10% per annum. Apparently, the banks credit analysts have been very critical on the overall performance and financial position of Johny Plc before sanctioning the loan.

The board of directors has appointed you as the companys Accountant and the following ratios have been calculated based on the published accounts for the year 2019. The latest industry average ratios have also been compiled

Required: Assuming the role of the Accountant, write a brief report to the board of directors analysing the profitability, liquidity, efficiency and gearing position of the company by comparing the results of the company against the industry average. (You may make any relevant assumptions).

PART C (10 MARKS) Discuss the implications of the pandemic Covid-19 to Johny Plc

Return on equity Asset turnover Gross profit margin Net profit margin Current ratio Inventory turnover period Accounts receivables collection period Accounts payables payment period Gearing ratio Year ended 31 December 2019 7.9% 2.3 times 12.2% 9.8% 1.4:1 Industry Average 6.8% 1.2 times 12.5% 10.5% 1.2:1 70 days 73 days 108 days 35.3% 73 days 66 days 77 days 70.3% Return on equity Asset turnover Gross profit margin Net profit margin Current ratio Inventory turnover period Accounts receivables collection period Accounts payables payment period Gearing ratio Year ended 31 December 2019 7.9% 2.3 times 12.2% 9.8% 1.4:1 Industry Average 6.8% 1.2 times 12.5% 10.5% 1.2:1 70 days 73 days 108 days 35.3% 73 days 66 days 77 days 70.3%