Meridian Manufacturing has EBIT of $45 million, depreciation expenses of $8 million, and a 35% tax rate. The company needs to invest $12 million in new equipment and $18 million to increase its operating current assets. Meridian expects its accounts payable to increase by $4 million, accruals to increase by $2 million, and short-term notes payable to increase by $6 million. The company's current liabilities consist only of accounts payable, accruals, and notes payable. Required: What is Meridian Manufacturing's free cash flow?

Meridian Manufacturing has EBIT of $45 million, depreciation expenses of $8 million, and a 35% tax rate. The company needs to invest $12 million in new equipment and $18 million to increase its operating current assets. Meridian expects its accounts payable to increase by $4 million, accruals to increase by $2 million, and short-term notes payable to increase by $6 million. The company's current liabilities consist only of accounts payable, accruals, and notes payable. Required: What is Meridian Manufacturing's free cash flow?

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Accounting For Financial Management

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