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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