Reference no: EM132355617
After slaving for others, you finally decided to go to Rio and open a small bistro so you can enjoy the free time and partake in the festivities of the Carnaval do Brasil. You find an excellentg location and the owner of an old bistro is willing to sell his store for $120,000. He givesyou a nice cup of expresso and while talkingh he gives out the details of his operation: You put them in the right order as follows:
Cash???$18,000??Bank loans ??$6,000
Receivables ? ?6,000???Payables??12,000
Inventories? ?39,000???Accruals?? 3,000
Net fixed assets?42,000???Net worth??84,000
??????Total Liabilities
Total assets??105,000?? Net worth?105,000
?Annual pretax earnings (after rent, interest, and salaries) have averaged $24,000
For the preceding three years. The store has been in this location for a long time and has a six years remaining on 10-year lease. The purchase price includes all assets except cash. The liabilities have to be assumed by you, the buyer.
a. Would you pay the asking price or is $120,000 a reasonable offer?
b. What other factors should you consider in arriving at the purchase price?
c. What is the significance of the lease, if any?