Equinox Energy Inc. has reported the following year-end financial data for the year 2024: . • Total Assets $2,800 Plant, Property, and Equipment (PP&E) = $2,300 Debt = $1,000 Stockholders' Equity = $1,800 . . Annual Sales = $13,000 . Total Costs $12,400 • Net Income = $600 • Dividends $250 ⚫ New Retained Earnings = $350 Number of Shares Outstanding = 100 For 2025, the asset turnover (sales/total assets), net profit margin (net income/sales), payout ratio (dividends/net income), and price-to-earnings ratio (now 18.5) will remain constant. The firm intends to finance its growth exclusively with retained earnings and will not use external financing. What is the sales growth rate for 2025?

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Equinox Energy Inc. has reported the following year-end financial data for the
year 2024:
.
•
Total Assets $2,800
Plant, Property, and Equipment (PP&E) = $2,300
Debt = $1,000
Stockholders' Equity = $1,800
.
.
Annual Sales = $13,000
.
Total Costs $12,400
•
Net Income = $600
•
Dividends $250
⚫ New Retained Earnings = $350
Number of Shares Outstanding = 100
For 2025, the asset turnover (sales/total assets), net profit margin (net
income/sales), payout ratio (dividends/net income), and price-to-earnings ratio
(now 18.5) will remain constant. The firm intends to finance its growth exclusively
with retained earnings and will not use external financing.
What is the sales growth rate for 2025?
Transcribed Image Text:Equinox Energy Inc. has reported the following year-end financial data for the year 2024: . • Total Assets $2,800 Plant, Property, and Equipment (PP&E) = $2,300 Debt = $1,000 Stockholders' Equity = $1,800 . . Annual Sales = $13,000 . Total Costs $12,400 • Net Income = $600 • Dividends $250 ⚫ New Retained Earnings = $350 Number of Shares Outstanding = 100 For 2025, the asset turnover (sales/total assets), net profit margin (net income/sales), payout ratio (dividends/net income), and price-to-earnings ratio (now 18.5) will remain constant. The firm intends to finance its growth exclusively with retained earnings and will not use external financing. What is the sales growth rate for 2025?
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