Franklin Industries Has a Current Net Working Capital of $2

question 27

Multiple Choice

Franklin Industries has a current net working capital of $2.5 million. It expects that this will grow at a rate of 3.5% annually forever. If it could slow that growth to 3% per year, how would that affect the value of the firm, given that it has a cost of capital of 11%?

• A)an increase of $2.08 million
• B)a decrease of $2.22 million
• C)an increase of $12 500
• D)an increase of $0.78 million

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Definitions:

Managing Inventory

The process of overseeing and controlling the ordering, storage, and use of components that a company will use in the production of the items it will sell, as well as the management of finished products that are ready for sale.

Common Components

Elements, parts, or materials that are frequently used or shared across different products or services.

Supply Chain Influence

Supply chain influence involves the capacity of a company or entity to affect decisions, activities, and efficiencies within the supply chain, including the practices of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.

Demand

The quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price over a certain period of time.