From the Spring 2004: Volume 4, No. 2 issue.
It is very helpful to create a full financial pro forma early on in the expansion planning process, even if you haven’t had a market analysis done, selected a site, or obtained cost estimates for construction. The initial drafts of the financial pro forma will be an effective management tool, allowing you to develop a financial plan and roadmap for your project. Your financial pro forma will go through several revisions as you more fully develop your plans.
The pro forma of an expansion/relocation is a necessary process for analyzing the financial feasibility of the expansion/relocation project. The pro forma covers 5 years of financial projections of the co-op. The components of the pro forma are:
The pro forma will give the relocation/expansion team the necessary tools to evaluate the project and also enable the co-op to provide a lender with the financial information they will need to evaluate a loan request.
For more information about developing a financial pro forma for your co-op, contact Bill Gessner at 612-823-4509 or Stephen Wolfe at 608-258-4392.