An analyst does research about pro forma net income and gathers the following information about a company for 2011 (in millions):
Gross profit | $360 |
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | $140 |
Operating income | $220 |
Interest expense | $40 |
Eamings before taxes | $180 |
Taxes (30% tax rate) | $30 |
Net income | $126 |
In 2012, the company's interest expense is expected to grow by 5%, and tax rate is expected to remain the same. All other components of the income statement vary in direct proportion to sales. If the company's revenues are expected to grow by 12%, the company's pro forma net income for 2012 is closest to:()
A. $141 million.
B. $143 million.
C. $156 million.