You are playing the role of the divisional manager of the new e-bike division of Fox Factory Holding Corporation. The divisional manager is preparing to request funding to introduce the product and begin sales. The option below has been identified (note that these are fictitious assumptions):
Produce the new e-bike internally
Outsource manufacturing to another manufacturer, and
License the design to an existing company for royalties on future sales.
In your assignment,
Develop a 3-year spending and headcount forecast in Excel for the next three years for the potential options above. Please do not forecast the current year. (Example is attached. It does not have to be exactly like this but this is a guide to reference)
Explain the key issues and considerations for the forecast.
Note: Please use the most recent quarterly results (Form 10-Q) published on the Fox Factory Investor Overview website. Please use the earnings announcement, for example: Fox Factory Holding Corp. Announces Third Quarter 20XX Financial Results for the relevant required information. Website is