Corporate Finance
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Author: Ross, Stephen A.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 3, Problem 4QAP
EFN The most recent financial statements for Bello, Inc., are shown here:
Assets and costs are proportional to sales; debt and equity are not. A dividend of $2,700 was paid, and the company wishes to maintain a constant payout ratio. Next year’s sales are projected to be $42,112. What external financing is needed?
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