The King Mattress Company Had the Following Operating Results for 2009-2010.In

question 42

Multiple Choice

The King Mattress Company had the following operating results for 2009-2010.In addition,the company paid dividends in both 2009 and 2010 of $60,000 per year and made capital expenditures in both years of $30,000 per year.The company's stock price in 2009 was $8 and $7 in 2010.The industry average earnings multiple for the mattress industry was 9 in 2010 and the free cash flow and sales multiples were 18 and 1.5,respectively.The company is publicly owned and has 1,200,000 shares of outstanding stock at the end of 2010.
The inventory turnover ratio for 2010 is (rounded) :

• A)11.2
• B)12.7
• C)13.7
• D)14.9 $4,100,000/[($300,000 + 250,000)/2] = 14.9

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Definitions:

PP&E

Property, Plant, and Equipment - A company's tangible fixed assets that are expected to provide economic benefits for more than one year.

Current Production

The total output of goods and services produced by an economic entity in a current period, reflecting its current level of activity.

Sale of Investments

The process of selling investments such as stocks, bonds, or real estate, typically to generate cash or realize gains.

Operating Activities

Activities that are directly related to the operation of the business, including cash flows from sales, expenses, and other main revenue-generating activities.