Mandrake Motorcycles was started 3 years ago. The company manufavtures and sells classic mototcycles similiar to Harley Davidson and Indians made in the 1940's. They have provided financial information for the last two years. Marty "Monk" Fisher owns the largest motorcycle dealership in North Florida. Recently, he was approached by Bob Sherman, founder of Mandrake Motorcycles, and offered the opportunity to be the sole distributor of Mandrake in the state. Acceptance of the offer would require Monk to open a desicated showroom and repair facility and stock Mandrake parts. But, before making a major investment, he wants to be confident the company will be around for the long haul. Analyze the following financial statements, including some relevant ratios.

Required: Based on your analysis, comment on the matters that Monk should probe in an upcoming meeting with Bob Sherman of Mandrake. Do you think Monk should open a Mandrake showroom? Why or why not? Show your calculations.

Mandrake Motor Cycles Balance Sheets December 31, December 31, 2020 2019 Percent Change Change Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Inventory Other current assets Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Total assets $ 208,579 157,450 785,657 175,864 1,327,550 968,547 $ 2.296.097 $ 399,339 162,618 568,880 187.982 1,318,819 1.099.544 $ 2.418.363 $ (190,760) (5,168) 216,777 (12,118) 8,731 (130.997) $ (122.266) -47.8% -3.2% 38.1% -6.4% 0.7% -11.91% -5.1% $ $ Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities Accounts payable Short-term debt payable Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term debt Total liabilities 243,785 341,680 255,642 841,107 107 579 948,686 189,911 293,553 252.971 736,435 355.000 1,091,435 53,874 48,127 2.671 104,672 (247,421) (142,749) 28.4% 16.4% 1.1% 14.2% -69.7% -13.1% Stockholders' equity Common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity 1,250,000 97.411 1,347,411 1,250,000 76.928 1.326,928 20.483 20.483 0.0% 26.6% 1.5% Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2.296.097 $2418.363 0122266 -5.1% Mandrake Motor Cycles Income Statements Year Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2020 2019 $ 1,476,941 912,386 564,555 $ 1,576,941 1,103,859 473,082 $ (100,000) $ (191,473) $ 91.473 -6.3% -17.3% 19.3% 295,388 201,564 $ 93,824 46.5% Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross margin Operating expenses: Selling expenses General and administrative expenses Total operating expenses Operating income Interest expense Income before taxes Income taxes Net income I 192,002 487,390 77,165 45,652 31,513 11,030 20.483 185,460 387,024 86,058 70,248 15,810 5.534 $ 10.276 $ 6,542 $ 100,366 $ (8,893) $ (24.596) $ 15,703 $ 5.496 $ 10.207 3.5% 25.9% -10.3% -35.0% 99.3% 99.3% 99.3%