Investments in plant automation and capacity increases will show up on the finance screen and in the proformas. What options are provided for funding investments in plant improvements?
a You may use expected profits from sales (if sufficient to also cover operating costs) and sell-offs of existing plant capacity
b You may issue stocks and 10-year bonds within limits
c You may borrow short term funds from the bank (repayment required the following year
d All of the above are options, however long-term financing bonds) and issuing stocks are a better match to invest in long-term assets such as plant improvements