FINANCE /ACCOUNTING

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exercice_2.xlsx

Exercise 2

Common Size Exercise
Complete this exercise after reviewing Module 3. You may refer back to that module if desired.
Place your responses in the grid below.
Dayton, Inc.
Annual Income Statement (Values in Millions)
Common Industry
Size Average
2012 2011 2012 2011
Sales $ 178,909 $ 187,510 100.0% 100.0% $ 300,000 100.0%
Cost of Sales 99,701 111,631 165,000
Gross Operating Profit $ 79,208 $ 75,879 135,000
Selling, General & Admin. Expense 12,356 12,900 18,000
Other Taxes 33,572 33,377 54,000
Depreciation & Amortization 12,103 7,944 15,000
Other Income, Net 3,147 3,323 3,000
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes $ 18,030 $ 18,335 45,000
Interest Expense 398 293 300
Earnings Before Taxes $ 17,632 $ 18,042 44,700
Income Taxes 6,259 9,368 15,645
Net Income Available to Common $ 11,373 $ 8,674 $ 29,055
Essay Question:
What conclusions can you draw from this analysis regarding Dayton's performance?