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HW1
HW1
Use the following information to make projections regarding Gorgon Inc. 2024. Assume that revenue
growth is 5%, depreciation is 5% of fixed assets, EBITDA margin increases from 12% to 13% of revenue,
interest is 12.5% of the prior year’s total debt. Cash, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets are unchanged,
all working capital accounts increase as a fixed % of revenue. The tax rate is 34% (if applicable).
a) How much (if any) new debt does Gorgon require in 2024 to fund its sales growth? (5 marks)
b) Calculate both ROA and ROE for 2024. Why are these two ratios so different? (5 marks)