Obtain the most recent annual report (or 10-K report for theyear ended 12/31/16(filed 2/22/17) forBoston Beer Co Inc. The easiest way is to use the searchable EDGAR database (under filings on theSEC.gov(Links to an external site.)

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website). Put in the name (shown exactly as above) or the ticker symbol (SAM) in the box to the right.Be sure you use the most recent (2015) 10-K report that was filed on 2/22/17.Click on theblue "Interactive Data" ovalto see the that year's data.

After browsing the report, click on theyellow-orangeheader that reads,"Financial Statements"then"Consolidated Balance Sheets"toanswer the following questions:

1.Name two Current Assets and two Long-term Assets listed on theBalance Sheet.What is the value of the Total Assets shownas of 12/31/16?(Be sure to use a dollar sign and indicate "in thousands" ifnecessary.)

2.Name two Current Liabilities and two Long-term Liabilities listed. What is the value of the Total Liabilites shown as of 12/32/16 (Be sure to use a dollar sign and indicate "in thousands" if necessary.)

3.What is the total value for Retained Earnings as of 12/31/16?Did Retained Earnings increase or decrease from the previous year end? By how much?

4.ListTWOother itemsyou found to be interesting when looking at Boston Beer's Balance Sheet.Be specific.Explain why you found these items to be interesting.