krispy kreme Essay

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Krispy Kreme Depreciation Analysis: Depreciation is the decline in value of an object over time. Depreciation is calculated using Straight line method. Benefits from asset are likely to be constant over its life, so straight-line method of depreciation is appropriate as it results in a constant annual depreciation charge. Krispy Kreme uses SFAS-142 for accounting of intangible assets. As per this method, intangible asset with indefinite life is not amortized. They are subject to impairment test. Use of SFAS-142 result in more volatility in reported income as impairment losses may occur irregularly and in varying amounts. Company Stock Analysis: No. of common shares outstanding has increased from 54,271 thousand to 56,295 thousand in 2003, a rise of 3.73%. Krispy Kreme has authorized 10,000 shares of preferential stock but has not issued them. There is no Treasury stock reported. Krispy Kreme has not made any dividend payments since 2001. So, Dividend Yield is 0% for 2002 and 2003. The increase in Earnings per share from $0.49 in 2002 to $0.61 in 2003 evidence of the growth potential of the company. Company’s asset has also grown in 2003. This indicates that Krispy Kreme’s stock is a “Growth Stock” and explains why it has not paid any dividend. “We intend to retain our earnings to finance the expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future……Dividend Payments are restricted by our bank credit facilities to 50% of our net income for the immediately preceding fiscal year.”i Cash Flow Statement Analysis: Krispy Kreme uses the Indirect Method of reporting Operating Cash Flows. In 2001 the cash provided by operating activities was $32,112 (Thousand), while the Cash dividends was $7,005 (Thousand). Cash provided by operating activities exceeded the cash paid for dividends. The company did not

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