Clarkson Lumber Company Group 8 Connor Caruso Leah Chambers Eugene “Trey” Nolfi Trevor Landry (Rough Draft) Summary of facts: Clarkson Lumber Company is a top lumber supplier in the Pacific Northwest and was founded in 1981 as a partnership between Mr. Clarkson and his brotherinlaw‚ Henry Holtz. In 1994‚ Mr. Clarkson bought out Mr. Holtz’s share in the company for $200‚000. Sales for Clarkson Lumber Company has seen rapid growth‚ increasin
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In this chapter Sturken and Cartwright focusing on cultural imperialism and effects of globalization. The term globalization can be linked to 20th century‚ when human started to see the earth from above and see it as a globe. Cultural imperialism is how culture and way people life their life influences to other societies with media and cultural products such as TV programs‚ movies or music. In this case‚ the countries who has more powerful entertainment industry can affect other one more with their
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and concepts that your team should address: 1. Why has Clarkson Lumber Company borrowed increasing amounts despite its consistent profitability? In order for Clarkson to keep up with an increase in sales‚ they need to borrow additional funds to increase their purchase order sizes. 2. How has Mr. Clarkson met the financing needs of the company during the period 1993 through 1995? Has the financial strength of Clarkson Lumber improved or deteriorated? During the last 3 years‚ Clarkson has
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Why does the company need funds? First‚ Butler Lumber Company in the spring of 1991 anticipated a further substantial increase in sales. It means there are more working capital associated with the company’s increasing sales volume. Second‚ although they have good profits‚ the company had experienced a shortage of cash. The company’s current borrowing from Suburan National Bank almost reaches the maximum loan that SN Bank would make. Meanwhile‚ the SN Bank now asks Butler Lumber to secure the loan
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| Corporate Finance Case Study Report Ⅰ | Butler Lumber Company | | | 2010-3-17 | | 陈怡 1091209054 严伟洁 1091209036 姜帆 1091209052 敖翔 1091209024 Abstract In this report‚ we study the case of Butler Lumber Company and analyze the financing problem it was facing. First‚ we give a brief review of the background information of the company. Then we diagnose the business by examining its financial statistics and discover that company was seriously lacking of cash
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Clarkson Lumber Company 1. Why has Clarkson Lumber borrowed increasing amounts despite its consistent profitability ? Clarkson’s business is growth with average Net Sales 24.50% from year 1993 to year 1995. The Net Sales Q1 year 1996 is achieved 23.50% of Net Sales year 1995. To achieve the target Net Sales year 1996‚ Clarkson should borrow the Loan from other Bank. If not‚ the estimation of achievement Net Sales year 1996 is 4 times of Net Sales Q1 year 1996 or decrease -6.00% of Net Sales
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Case Study: Capital Budgeting Butler Lumber Company Abstract Butler Lumber Company‚ a lumber retailer with a rapid growth rate‚ is faced with the problem of cash flow shortage. In order to support this profitable business‚ BLC needs a great amount of cash. The loan of $250‚000 from Suburban National and a line of credit of up to $465‚000 from Northrop National Bank are the two choices provided. After a brief review of the operation and financial conditions of BLC‚ we first make analysis of
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business: Dawson Lumber Company Nature of the business: Wholesale Lumber Business Marketing Analysis: The Dawson Lumber Company was founded in the 1870s by the Dawson family to market the lumber on their land. In 1950‚ Dawson Lumber owned four small lumber yards in the Corn wall area‚ each operating as a separate company. However‚ in 1965‚ J.H. Dawson became president and amalgamated the four companies into the Dawson Lumber Company. The company had acquired seven more lumber yards north and
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Butler Lumber Company Background: Butler Lumber Company was founded in 1981‚ in a large city in the Pacific Northwest. Typical products of the company included plywood‚ moldings‚ and sash and door products. After a rapid growth in its business during recent years‚ the company in the spring of 1991 anticipated a further substantial increase in sales. Despite good profits the company experienced a shortage in cash and found it necessary to increase its bank borrowings. Issues: • Butler Lumber
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Case Study 2 What “Wood” You Do? Background/Summary: Lorman Lumber is a publicly traded company with widely held shares. Its Yamica location in rural Oregon is one of the company’s largest. The purpose of the plant is to process and treat wood‚ which it does through a number of facilities. The Sawmill began producing lumber products in 1947‚ which it does by peeling‚ milling‚ and chipping raw wood. Lorman has a known record of producing good profits‚ and will often pay out generous performance-based
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