Passion Company is trying to decide whether or not to acquire Desiree Inc. The following balance sheet for Desiree Inc. provides information about book values. Estimated market values are also listed, based upon Passion Companys appraisals. | | Desiree Inc. Book Values | | Desiree Inc. Market Values | Current assets | | $252,200 | | $252,200 | Property, plant & equipment (net) | | 591,000 | | 801,300 | Total assets | | $843,200 | | $1,053,500 | | | | | | Total liabilities | | $399,200 | | $399,200 | Common stock, $10 par value | | 147,100 | | | Retained earnings | | 296,900 | | | Total liabilities and equities | | $843,200 | | | Passion Company expects that Desiree will earn approximately $154,720 per year in net income over the next five years. This income is higher than the 12% annual return on tangible assets considered to be the industry norm. | | | |