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Analysis of Agencies with Revenues

Between $1,250,000 and $2,500,000

FINANCIAL STABILITY

A. Current Ratio

A current ratio greater than 1:1 indicates that cash and assets with short-term maturities

are sufficient to meet a firm's short-term obligations.

Liquidity/Current Ratio

1.40:1

2.07:1

B. Tangible Net Worth

The tangible net worth is an important measure as it represents the net value of the

corporation if it were liquidated. A low or negative tangible net worth impacts a firm's

ability to invest in new opportunities, develop new products, hire new employees, make

other capital expenditures and handle stockholder redemption obligations.

Average

Tangible Net Worth (as % of Net Rev)

6.3%

28.8%

C. Receivables

1. Receivables/Payables Ratio

This factor measures the collection practices of an agency, with a lower ratio representing

more timely collections. (Calculated by dividing total receivables by total payables at a given

point in time.)

Receivables/Payables Ratio

63.0%

13.6%

2. Aged Receivables

Over 60

-9.9%

8.3%

Over 90

-13.8%

6.0%

Average

Top 25%

Average

Top 25%

Top 25%

Average

Top 25%

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