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Partially adapted from "Three Keys to
Obtaining Venture Capital", by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
The financial forecast illustrated below represent a
fast-growth, technology-oriented manufacturing company. The forecasts are shown
on a yearly basis. An actual business plan, however, should show monthly figures
until breakeven and then quarterly statements for subsequent years. The
assumptions are included as a guide and may not apply to all start-up companies.
Be sure to consult your financial advisor.
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NewCo, Inc.
Income
Statement (000s omitted) |
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
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Product Sales |
$1,197 |
$3,699 |
$7,500 |
$16,685 |
$37,349 |
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Service Revenue |
81 |
572 |
1,509 |
2,499 |
3,934 |
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Total Revenue |
1,278 |
4,271 |
9,009 |
19,184 |
41,283 |
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Cost of Sales |
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Direct Materials |
474 |
995 |
2,434 |
4,532 |
11,674 |
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Overhead |
164 |
705 |
900 |
1,860 |
2,708 |
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Service Cost |
41 |
286 |
755 |
1,250 |
1,967 |
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Total Cost of Sales |
679 |
1,986 |
4,089 |
7,642 |
16,349 |
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Gross Margin |
599 |
2,285 |
4,920 |
11,542 |
24,934 |
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Operating Expenses |
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Engineering |
270 |
462 |
618 |
1,158 |
1,958 |
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Marketing / Sales |
351 |
829 |
1,605 |
3,109 |
5,968 |
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Administration |
1,465 |
1,660 |
2,154 |
2,805 |
4,179 |
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Total Operating
Expense |
2,086 |
2,951 |
4,377 |
7,072 |
12,105 |
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Income Before Int. and Tax |
(1,487) |
(666) |
543 |
4,470 |
12,829 |
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Interest Expense |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Interest Income |
33 |
21 |
44 |
118 |
340 |
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Income (loss) Before
Taxes |
(1,454) |
(645) |
587 |
4,588 |
13,169 |
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Tax Expense |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,231 |
5,268 |
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Net Income (loss) |
$(1,454) |
$(645) |
$(587) |
$3,357 |
$7,901 |
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NewCo, Inc.
Balance Sheet (000s omitted) |
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash |
$365 |
$657 |
$548 |
$363 |
$2,332 |
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Accounts Receivable, Net |
256 |
1,452 |
2,152 |
5,522 |
10,991 |
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Inventory |
211 |
909 |
1,312 |
2,775 |
6,753 |
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Total Current Assets |
832 |
3,018 |
4,012 |
8,660 |
20,076 |
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Property, Plant and
Equipment |
64 |
137 |
248 |
430 |
690 |
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Less Accumulated Depreciation |
14 |
50 |
115 |
215 |
366 |
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Net Property, Plant and Equipment |
50 |
87 |
133 |
215 |
324 |
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Other Long-Term Assets |
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Organization Costs |
5 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
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Less Accumulated Amortization |
2 |
4 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Other Long-Term
Assets |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Assets |
$885 |
$3,106 |
$4,145 |
$8,875 |
$20,400 |
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Liabilities |
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Short-Term Liabilities |
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Accounts Payable |
114 |
282 |
473 |
999 |
2,609 |
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Accrued Expense |
191 |
329 |
503 |
848 |
1,398 |
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Salaries Payable |
10 |
20 |
31 |
42 |
83 |
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Taxes Payable |
0 |
0 |
0 |
308 |
1,317 |
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Total Short-Term
Liabilities |
315 |
631 |
1,007 |
2,197 |
5,407 |
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Long-Term Liabilities |
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Long-Term Debt |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Reserve for Warranty |
24 |
74 |
150 |
333 |
747 |
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Total Long-Term
Liabilities |
24 |
74 |
150 |
333 |
747 |
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Tax Liabilities |
339 |
705 |
1,157 |
2,530 |
6,154 |
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Equity |
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Common Stock |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
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Preferred Stock |
1,500 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
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Retained Earnings |
(1,454) |
(2,099) |
(1,512) |
1,845 |
9,746 |
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Total Equity |
546 |
2,401 |
2,988 |
6,345 |
14,246 |
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Liabilities and Equity |
$885 |
$3,106 |
$4,145 |
$8,875 |
$20,400 |
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NewCo, Inc.
Statement of Cash Flows (000s omitted) |
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
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Cash Flows From Operating
Activities |
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Net Income (loss) |
$(1,454) |
$(645) |
$ 587 |
$3,357 |
$7,901 |
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Add: items not requiring cash in the current
period |
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Depreciation / Amortization |
16 |
38 |
66 |
100 |
151 |
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Changes in Operating
Assets and Liabilities |
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Assets and Liabilities |
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Accounts Receivable |
(256) |
(1,196) |
(700) |
(3,370) |
(5,469) |
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Inventory |
(211) |
(698) |
(403) |
(1,463) |
(3,978) |
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Accounts Payable |
114 |
168 |
191 |
526 |
1,610 |
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Accrued Expense |
191 |
138 |
174 |
345 |
550 |
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Salaries Payable |
10 |
10 |
11 |
11 |
41 |
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Taxes Payable |
0 |
0 |
0 |
308 |
1,009 |
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Reserve for Warranty |
24 |
50 |
76 |
183 |
414 |
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Other Long-Term Assets |
(5) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Net Cash Provided by
(used in) Operating Activities |
(1,571) |
(2,135) |
2 |
0 |
2,229 |
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Cash Flows from Investing
Activities |
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|
|
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Capital Expenditures |
(64) |
(73) |
(111) |
(182) |
(260) |
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Net Cash Used in
Investing Activities |
(64) |
(73) |
(111) |
(182) |
(260) |
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Cash Flows from Financing
Equity Investment |
2,000 |
2,500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Net Cash Provided by
Financing Activities |
2,000 |
2,500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Change in Cash |
365 |
292 |
(109) |
(185) |
1,969 |
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Cash, Beginning of Year |
0 |
365 |
657 |
548 |
363 |
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Cash, End of Year |
$365 |
$657 |
$548 |
$363 |
$2,232 |
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NewCo, Inc.
Summary of Financial Assumptions |
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Sales:
The sales forecast for
product reflects the following unit and pricing assumptions: |
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Year |
Units |
Unit
Price |
Product Revenues* |
Service Revenues |
Total
Revenues |
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1 |
42 |
$28,500 |
$1,197 |
$ 81 |
$1,278 |
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2 |
137 |
27,000 |
3,699 |
572 |
4,271 |
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3 |
300 |
25,000 |
7,500 |
1,509 |
9,009 |
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4 |
710 |
23,500 |
16,685 |
2,499 |
19,184 |
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5 |
1,690 |
22,100 |
37,349 |
3,934 |
41,283 |
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* 000s omitted: small
rounding adjustment included
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Product revenue is
recognized at time of shipment
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Declining unit prices
reflect savings from economies of scale as well as a more competitive
environment beginning in year two.
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Total revenue reflects
the company's target of owning 10% of the market by year five
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Service revenue increases
are due to growing product-installed base
Expenses:
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Salaries are based on
competitive compensation
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Operating expenses
include estimates for supplies, travel and telephone
Balance Sheet:
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Accounts receivable are
collected 72 days from sales (turnover rate of five times a year)
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The reserve for warranty
is 2% of product sales
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Organizational costs are
amortized over three years
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Inventory is assumed to
turn on average three times a year.
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Fixed assets include both
purchased equipment and leasehold improvements
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Depreciation is based on
three- to five-year lives
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Accounts payable reflect
a 60-day payment cycle
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Accrued expense includes
overhead cost, service cost and operating cost for one month
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Salaries are paid
bi-monthly
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Taxes are paid in the
month following each fiscal quarter and are assumed to be at a combined
rate of 40%
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Income tax expense
assumes that losses will carry forward until income is earned. Years
three and four tax expenses are reduced by the net loss carryforwards of
prior years
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Preferred and common
stock are issued as shown
Cash-Flows Statement:
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The cash flows statement
is based on the spending and payment decisions of the income and balance
sheets
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Equity investment
includes founders' and initial investors' common stock of $500,000, plus
the venture capitalists' investment of $1,500,000
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