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(b) Briefly discuss how stakeholder groups (other than management and employees) may be re
(b) Briefly discuss how stakeholder groups (other than management and employees) may be rewarded for ‘good’
performance. (4 marks)
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(b) Briefly discuss how stakeholder groups (other than management and employees) may be rewarded for ‘good’
performance. (4 marks)
(ii) Briefly discuss THREE disadvantages of using EVA? in the measurement of financial performance.
(3 marks)
(ii) Briefly discuss FOUR non-financial factors which might influence the above decision. (4 marks)
(c) Explain the term ‘target costing’ and how it may be applied by GWCC. Briefly discuss any potential
limitations in its application. (8 marks)
(e) Briefly discuss FOUR initiatives that management might consider in order to further enhance profitability.
(4 marks)
(ii) Briefly discuss TWO factors which could reduce the rate of return earned by the investment as per the
results in part (a). (4 marks)
(c) Briefly discuss why the directors of HFL might choose contract D irrespective of whether or not contract D
would have been selected using expected values as per part (a). (2 marks)
(ii) Briefly explain the extent to which the application of sensitivity analysis might be useful in deciding
which refrigeration system to purchase and discuss the limitations inherent in its use. (3 marks)
(c) Briefly outline the corporation tax (CT) issues that Tay Limited should consider when deciding whether to
acquire the shares or the assets of Tagus LDA. You are not required to discuss issues relating to transfer
pricing. (7 marks)
(ii) Briefly outline the tax consequences for Henry if the types of protection identified in (i) were to be
provided for him by Happy Home Ltd compared to providing them for himself. You are not required to
discuss the corporation tax (CT) consequences for Happy Home Ltd. (4 marks)
The statement of financial position of BKB Co provides the following information:
BKB Co has an equity beta of 1·2 and the ex-dividend market value of the company’s equity is $125 million. The ex-interest market value of the convertible bonds is $21 million and the ex-dividend market value of the preference shares is $6·25 million.
The convertible bonds of BKB Co have a conversion ratio of 19 ordinary shares per bond. The conversion date and redemption date are both on the same date in five years’ time. The current ordinary share price of BKB Co is expected to increase by 4% per year for the foreseeable future.
The overdraft has a variable interest rate which is currently 6% per year and BKB Co expects this to increase in the near future. The overdraft has not changed in size over the last financial year, although one year ago the overdraft interest rate was 4% per year. The company’s bank will not allow the overdraft to increase from its current level.
The equity risk premium is 5% per year and the risk-free rate of return is 4% per year. BKB Co pays profit tax at an annual rate of 30% per year.
Required:
(a) Calculate the market value after-tax weighted average cost of capital of BKB Co, explaining clearly any assumptions you make. (12 marks)
(b) Discuss why market value weighted average cost of capital is preferred to book value weighted average cost of capital when making investment decisions. (4 marks)
(c) Comment on the interest rate risk faced by BKB Co and discuss briefly how this risk can be managed. (5 marks)
(d) Discuss the attractions to a company of convertible debt compared to a bank loan of a similar maturity as a source of finance. (4 marks)