Recommendations The problem that we have recognized in this case is that Butler Lumber Company does not have enough funds to finance its operations in the future. The company has experienced a shortage in cash and needs to issue debt as it moves forward. The company is also under pressure because of the payment to be made to Mr. Stark for the buyout of his share in the company of $105,000. Although, the majority of this payment has been made, Butler still owes Stark another $35,000 that he intends to finance
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Shumann Butler Lumber Company Background: Butler Lumber Company had been founded in 1981 in a suburb of a large city in the Pacific Northwest. The company s operations were limited to the retail distribution of lumber products. Their typical products included plywood, moldings, and sash and door products. Despite good profits Butler Lumber Company experienced a shortage in cash and found it necessary to increase its bank loans. Issues: y y Why does a Profitable company such as Butler Lumber need
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1.&2. Why does MR. Butler have to borrow so much money to support this profitable business? Do you agree with his estimate of the company’s loan requirements? How much will he need to borrow to finance his expected expansion in sales? According to the given information in the materials, Mr. Butler expects the net sales in 1991 would be 3.6 million. So the expected growth rate will be 3600K/2679Kx100%=33.6%. EBIT =Net sales-cost of goods sold-operating expense Assuming the cost of goods sold, operating
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Butler Lumber Case Study I. Statement of Financial Problem Butler Lumber Company, a growing profitable business has exhausted its credit limit and the key issues facing it are: 1. Need for additional funds to continue the growth 2. Need to consolidate debt 3. Need to improve cash flexibility. In this case study I will be discussing following problem: Why has Butler Lumber been profitable in the increasing volume of sales but at the same time it is experiencing cash difficulties
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Butler Lumber Company Case Analysis In completing the case, we have consulted only with each other and/or the instructor. Sergei Chunkovsky Hung Nguyen Jeffrey Parrish January 25, 2016 Butler Lumber Company, a lumber company located in the Pacific Northwest, is rapidly expanding and is seeking to borrow more cash to finance its day-to-day operations. However, their current bank, Suburban National, has imposed a limit on their borrowing thus causing Butler to seek funds from another
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Management Accounting Case (1) Financial Planning: Butler Lumber Valuation 1. Although Mr Butler has seen an increase in his sales for the last few years, there are a few reasons why he needed a loan from the bank to keep his operations going. 1) Shortage of Cash: Despite good profits, Mr. Butler had experienced a shortage of cash from 1988 to 1990. During this period of time, there was a decrease in cash reserves, as well as in inventory turnover, indicating that Mr. Butler’s
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Suggestion as Butler’s financial advisor Butler Lumber Company is on a growing path. It is evident from the case that the volume has been built due to successful price competition, careful control of operating expenses and purchases at substantial discounts. Even in case of an economic downturn its business is protected to a large extent as 55% of its sales are from the repair market. The company is growing at a good pace of 19%, 34% and 34% for the year 1989, 1990 and 1991 respectively. The data
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Suggestion as Butler’s financial advisor Butler Lumber Company is on a growing path. It is evident from the case that the volume has been built due to successful price competition, careful control of operating expenses and purchases at substantial discounts. Even in case of an economic downturn its business is protected to a large extent as 55% of its sales are from the repair market. The company is growing at a good pace of 19%, 34% and 34% for the year 1989, 1990 and 1991 respectively. The
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Fin 522 Cases in Financial Strategy Group Assignment – Butler Lumber Case Vedvati Shrotre (shrotre2) Xiaoyue Sun (xsun52) Chenxiao Zhu (czhu19) 1. If the first estimated growth of sales is 30 percent, compare it to the value of the secured 90 day note that Northrup Bank is willing to lend Butler Lumber. What are the results? Our conclusion is that the new credit line provided by Northrop National Bank would not cover Butler Lumber’s cash shortage under the assumption of 30 percent sale growth
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Suggestion as Butler’s financial advisor Butler Lumber Company is on a growing path. It is evident from the case that the volume has been built due to successful price competition, careful control of operating expenses and purchases at substantial discounts. Even in case of an economic downturn its business is protected to a large extent as 55% of its sales are from the repair market. The company is growing at a good pace of 19%, 34% and 34% for the year 1989, 1990 and 1991 respectively. The data
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