Problem 1
Go to the link https://annualreport.thecloroxcompany.com/
and open the financial statements for The Clorox Company. Provide the following information.
Calculate the following ratios for 2013 & 2014:
Current Ratio
Average Collection Period (DSO’s)
Months Inventory Held
Days Payable Outstanding
Cash Flow Margin
Times Interest Earned
Effective Tax Rate
2. How much cash was provided by Operating Activities in 2012, 2013 & 2014?
3. From the Statement of Cash Flows, briefly comment on how you feel the company was able to spend about $1.3 Billion on debt repayment, treasury-stock purchase & dividend payments in 2013.
4. Retained Earnings increased from $1,143 million in 2011 to $1,739 million in 2014. Identify the transactions that are included in this change in retained earnings.
5. Write a very brief (one or two paragraphs) opinion on how you feel the company is performing overall.