Pirelli: Investing In Reifen Ritter Harvard Case Solution & Analysis

Pirelli: Investing In Reifen Ritter Case Study Solution

Evaluation of Investment in Markus Business with considering LOC

Evaluation could be conducted on basis of Refine Ritter’s cash flow projections, after the acquisition of loan with the line of credit of 400,00. The projections are done on the basis of the financial statements as well as on the basis of general logical assumption for Refine Ritters, which are provided in the case Exhibits. The line of credit is adjusted in the projected balance sheet with an increase in the amount of inventory and account payable.

The projected balance sheet with the consideration of the line of credit is provided in appendix 7. On the basis of these financial statements, certain ratios have been calculated, which are provided in the appendix 8.

It could be seen from the appendix 8 that the financial performance is more efficient with the consideration of LOC. However, through the evaluation of Pirelli’s cash flow with the consideration of LOC, it could be seen from appendix 9 that the LOC along with the Loan amount has lower rate of returns i.e., 85%. Therefore, it could be concluded that the firm should provide the loan to Mr Markus. (Brigham, 2016)

Recommendations

Pirelli is recommended to provide the loan to Markus, because Markus’s financial projections show a healthier impact on its statements after gaining the loan. Loan should be awarded because at the end; it will benefit Pirelli by increasing its sale up to 50% in future. Markus should not place the condition of  the increase in the credit facility because his leverage ratios are much lower as compared to industry, and the company’s days in payables show an increasing trend, unveilingits incapability to pay to its debtors. Markus’ ability to increase hia volume in sale is great, but after being enlightened to his weak capability in paying his debt, Markus shouldn’t be provided with the increase in his loan’s credit line.

Conclusion

It is concluded that Markus is a potential buyer of Pirelli, and Pirelli is not in the condition to lose its long term customer, who is covering a major chunk of its German Market share. Markus is good at selling the goods in large volume, which is why Pirelli should provide Markus with the loan of 1million, but should not limit its line of credit. Markus’s leverage ratio is not good as compared to the industry’s bench mark, and it is found that Markus’s ability to pay his debt are lower, after analysing his financial statements critically.

 

Appendices

Appendix 1:

SWOT Analysis
  Pirelli Reifen Ritter
Strengths World’s top tire manufacturers

Strong financial position

Well-known tire expert in the region

Large amount purchases

Profitable client for Pirelli with low discounts as compared to bigger customers

Weaknesses Flat tire market

Stagnant revenue growth i.e. 2%

Huge dependence on one customer i.e. Markus

Lack of business skills

Weak Personal Profile

 

 

Opportunities Exploration of potential markets in Germany

High growth opportunities in the smaller dealer’s business i.e. Reifen Ritter

Achievement of Revenue growth

Business expansion through purchasing warehouse

50% revenue growth in 3 years

Low insurance coverage due to lack of collateral

High financial leverage

 

Threats Risk of losing potential buyer

Increase in financial exposure

Risk of default

No compliance with Pirelli’s

Low insurance coverage due to lack of collateral

 

Increase in financial exposure

Increase in business complexity

Appendix: 2

ANALYSIS FOR 1000,000 LOAN
  Actual % of Sales 1 2 3 4 5
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Sales 2042 100% 2338 2676 3063 3506 4014
Growth 11% 0% 14% 14% 14% 14% 14%
COGS 1676 82% 1919 2196 2514 2878 3294
Gross Margin 366 419 480 549 628 719
Operating Expenses
Personnel (Including Additional Personnel) 108 5% 149 192 237 185 212
Marketing and Sales 41 2% 47 54 62 70 81
Other Operating Expenses 22 1% 25 29 33 38 43
Total Operating Expenses 171 221 274 332 294 336
EBITDA 195 198 206 218 335 383
Depreciation 3 35 35 35 35 35
EBIT 191 9% 163 170 182 299 348
Financial Expenses 33 84 62 51 40 29
EBT 158 8% 79 108 131 259 319
Taxes 67 42% 33 46 55 110 135
Profit After Tax 92 5% 45 62 75 149 184
Dividends 46 50% 23 31 38 75 92
RE 46 23 31 38 75 92

Appendix 3:

ANALYSIS FOR 1000,000 LOAN
2000 % change 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
 ASSETS    
 Cash                 5   –           177 –           330 –           470 –           536 –           567
 Inventory              965 15%          1,110          1,276          1,468          1,688          1,941
 Acc. Receivables               67                  67                67                67                67                67
 Total current assets           1,037       1,000       1,013       1,065       1,219       1,441
 Fixed assets net             93            1,056          1,020             985             949             914
 Total Assets           1,130         2,055       2,033       2,049       2,168       2,354
 LIABILITIES    
 Short term Bank                  Interest rate:              164 8%             150             138             127             116             107
 Acc. Payables Pirelli              185 16%             215             251             292             339             395
 Acc. Payables others              186 16%             217             252             294             342             398
 Total current liabilities           535         582       641       712       798       900
 Bank              300          300          300          300          300          300
 Pirelli              100            1,000             821             632             432             222
 Total Long-term debt     Interest rate:           400      1,300    1,121       932       732       522
 Total Liabilities              935         1,882       1,762       1,644       1,530       1,422
 EQUITY    
 Owner’s equity & reserves              147 13%             193             262             362             499             711
 Retained Earnings               46            69          100          138          212          304
 Total Equity              193            262          362          499          711       1,015
 Total Liabilities & Equity           1,128         2,144       2,123       2,143       2,241       2,437

Appendix 4:

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Cash Beginning 5 -177 -330 -470 -536
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income 45 62 75 149 184
Add: Depreciation 35 35 35 35 35
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities 81 98 111 185 219
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:
Purchase of Warehouse -1000
Net Cash Flows From Investing activities -1000        
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Loan 1000
Interest Payment -84 -62 -51 -40 -29
Principal Payment -179 -189 -199 -210 -222
Net Cash Flows From Financing Activities 737 -251 -251 -251 -251
Cash Ending -177 -330 -470 -536 -567

Appendix 5:

ANALYSIS FOR 1000,000 LOAN
 Ratios   B.MARK 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
 PROFITABILITY RATIOS
 NET MARGIN         15.00           0.09            0.07            0.06            0.06            0.09            0.09
 NET PROFIT MARGIN           7.00           0.05            0.02            0.02            0.02            0.04            0.05
 FINANCIAL RATIOS
 LEVERAGE RATIO           1.50           0.78            7.19            4.87            3.29            2.15            1.40
 W/C      502.00       417.23       372.44       352.84       421.36       540.84
 CURRENT RATIO           1.94            1.72            1.58            1.50            1.53            1.60
 OPERATING RATIOS
 DAYS OF RECIEVABLES               20           0.03          10.46            9.14            7.98            6.97            6.09
 DAYS OF INVENTORY               52         66.71       211.13       212.10       213.08       214.07       215.06
 DAYS OF PAYABLES               70      116.51       110.80       106.51       103.37       101.17          99.71
 YEARLY INVENTORY TURNOVER                 7           1.74            1.85            1.84            1.83            1.82            1.82

Appendix 6:

ANALYSIS FOR 1000,000 LOAN & 400,000 CREDIT AWARDED
 Ratios   B.MARK   2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
 PROFITABILITY RATIOS
 NET MARGIN         15.00           0.09            0.08            0.08            0.07            0.10            0.10
 NET PROFIT MARGIN           7.00           0.05            0.05            0.04            0.04            0.06            0.06
 FINANCIAL RATIOS
 LEVERAGE RATIO           1.50           0.44            1.64            1.60            1.56            1.48            1.39
 W/C       417.23       369.70       343.75       401.26       503.75
 CURRENT RATIO            1.53            1.34            1.24            1.22            1.22
 OPERATING RATIOS
 DAYS OF RECIEVABLES               20          10.46            9.14            7.98            6.97            6.09
 DAYS OF INVENTORY               52       249.18       283.57       313.92       340.73       364.46
 DAYS OF PAYABLES               70       148.85       178.43       205.53       230.38       253.23
 YEARLY INVENTORY TURNOVER                 7            0.51            0.39            0.35            0.32            0.29

Appendix 7

ANALYSIS FOR 1000,000 LOAN & 400,000 CREDIT AWARDED
  Actual % of Sales 1 2 3 4 5
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Sales 2042 100% 2338 2676 3063 3506 4014
Growth 11% 0% 14% 14% 14% 14% 14%
COGS 1676 82% 1919 2196 2514 2878 3294
Gross Margin 366 419 480 549 628 719
Operating Expenses
Personnel (Including Additional Personnel) 108 5% 149 192 237 185 212
Marketing and Sales 41 2% 47 54 62 70 81
Other Operating Expenses 22 1% 25 29 33 38 43
Total Operating Expenses 171 221 274 332 294 336
EBITDA 195 198 206 218 335 383
Dericiation 3 0 0 0 0 0
EBIT 191 9% 198 206 218 335 383
Financial Expenses 33 0 0 0 0 0
EBT 158 8% 198 206 218 335 383
Taxes 67 42% 84 87 92 142 163
Profit After Tax 92 5% 114 118 125 193 221
Dividends 46 50% 57 59 63 96 110
RE 46 57 59 63 96 110

Appendix 8

ANALYSIS FOR 1000,000 LOAN & 400,000 CREDIT AWARDED
2000 % change 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
 ASSETS    
 Cash             5   –          177 –          330 –          470 –          536 –          567
 Inventory         965 15%         1,310         1,706         2,162         2,686         3,289
 Acc. Receivables           67                 67               67               67               67               67
 Total current assets      1,037      1,200      1,443      1,759      2,218      2,789
 Fixed assets net         93           1,056         1,020            985            949            914
 Total Assets      1,130        2,255      2,463      2,744      3,167      3,703
 LIABILITIES    
 Short term Bank                  Interest rate:         164 8%            150            138            127            116            107
 Acc. Payables Pirelli         185 16%            415            683            995         1,358         1,780
 Acc. Payables others         186 16%            217            252            294            342            398
 Total current liabilities      535        782    1,074    1,416    1,816    2,286
 Bank         300         300         300         300         300         300
 Pirelli         100           1,000            821            632            432            222
 Total Long-term debt     Interest rate:      400      1,300    1,121      932      732      522
 Total Liabilities         935        2,082      2,194      2,347      2,549      2,807
 EQUITY    
 Owner’s equity & reserves         147 13%         1,203         1,271         1,371         1,509         1,721
 Retained Earnings      1,056           69         100         138         212         304
 Total Equity      1,203        1,271      1,371      1,509      1,721      2,025
 Total Liabilities & Equity      2,138        3,354      3,566      3,856      4,270      4,832

 

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