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Compact case

Case

Reference no. 9-292-013

Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control

Authors: Thomas R Piper (Harvard Business School)

Published by: Harvard Business Publishing

Originally published in: 1991

Version: 4 January 2002

Length: 4 pages

Data source: Field research

Topics: Balance sheets; Capital structure; Economic forecasting; Financial analysis; Financial crisis; Financial statements; Financial strategy; Personal finance

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Abstract

The Butler Lumber Co is faced with a need for increased bank financing due to its rapid sales growth and low profitability. Students must determine the reasons for the rising bank borrowing, estimate the amount of borrowing needed, and assess the attractiveness of the loan to the bank. A rewritten version of an earlier case. Allows students to practice ratio analysis, financial forecasting, and evaluating financing alternatives.

Location:

United States

Industries:

Construction and engineering; Retail trade

Size:

USD3 million revenues,11 employees

Other setting(s):

1991