MASCO Corporation
Note: In case you are not familiar with Masco Corporation, here is their business description:
Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes BEHR® paint; DELTA® and HANSGROHE® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; KRAFTMAID® and MERILLAT® cabinets; MILGARD® windows and doors; and HOT SPRING® spas.
This is Masco’s income statement. It is similar to Exhibit 2-14 on page 35 of our text.
MASCO CORPORATION and Consolidated Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
(In Millions, Except Per Common Share Data)
2016
2015
2014
Net sales
$
7,357
$
7,142
$
7,006
Cost of sales
4,901
4,889
4,946
Gross profit
2,456
2,253
2,060
Selling, general and administrative expenses
1,403
1,339
1,347
Income from litigation settlements
—
—
(9
)
Impairment charge for other intangible assets
—
—
1
Operating profit
1,053
914
721
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense
(229
)
(225
)
(225
)
Other, net
6
—
11
(223
)
(225
)
(214
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
830
689
507
Income tax expense (benefit)
296
293
(361
)
Income from continuing operations
534
396
868
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net
—
(2
)
35
Net income
534
394
903
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
43
39
47
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation
$
491
$
355
$
856
This is the inventory footnote from Masco’s audited financial statement:
MASCO CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
D. INVENTORIES
(In Millions)
At December 31
2016
2015
Finished goods
$
366
$
358
Raw material
254
238
Work in process
92
91
Total
$
712
$
687
Inventories, which include purchased parts, materials, direct labor and applied manufacturing overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined by use of the first-in, first-out method.
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