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Malikia Guyo borrowed Sh.1, 000,000 from Huduma Bank at an annual compound interest of 14% on the reducing balance. The loan was repayable in annual...
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Malikia Guyo borrowed Sh.1, 000,000 from Huduma Bank at an annual compound interest of 14% on the reducing balance. The loan was repayable in annual instalments over a period of four years. The installments were payable at end of the year.
Required:
A loan amortisation schedule.
Date posted:
March 30, 2022
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Shadrack Chando borrowed Sh.80,000 from XYZ commercial bank at an interest rate of 1.25% compounded monthly. The loan is to be amortized using the reducing...
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Shadrack Chando borrowed Sh.80,000 from XYZ commercial bank at an interest rate of 1.25% compounded monthly. The loan is to be amortized using the reducing balance method and be repaid in 12 equal monthly installments payable at the end of each month.
Required:
A loan amortization schedule.
Date posted:
March 30, 2022
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John Matata has just borrowed Sh.220,000 from a bank payable at 12% per annum compounded annually to be repaid in six equal annual instalments.
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John Matata has just borrowed Sh.220,000 from a bank payable at 12% per annum compounded annually to be repaid in six equal annual instalments.
These payments are to be sufficient to repay the principal amount together with interest.
Required;-
The loan amortization schedule.
Date posted:
March 30, 2022
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Explain four reasons that may drive a company to raise equity finance rather than debt finance.
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Explain four reasons that may drive a company to raise equity finance rather than debt finance.
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March 30, 2022
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In relation to the financial objectives of a business entity, distinguish between the terms “maximizing” and “satisficing”.
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In relation to the financial objectives of a business entity, distinguish between the terms “maximizing” and “satisficing”.
Date posted:
March 30, 2022
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Explain three causes of conflict of interest between shareholders and debt holders.
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Explain three causes of conflict of interest between shareholders and debt holders.
Date posted:
March 30, 2022
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Executive compensation plans hinder value creation in a company. Citing three reasons, justify the above statement.
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Executive compensation plans hinder value creation in a company. Citing three reasons, justify the above statement.
Date posted:
March 30, 2022
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Gopher Ltd has issued 300,000 ordinary shares of £1 each, which are at present selling for £4 per share. The company plans to issue rights...
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Gopher Ltd has issued 300,000 ordinary shares of £1 each, which are at present selling for £4 per share. The company plans to issue rights to purchase one new equity share at a price of £3.20 per share for every 3 shares held. A shareholder who owns 900 shares thinks that he will suffer a loss in his personal wealth because the new shares are being offered at a price lower than market value. On the assumption that the actual market value of shares will be equal to the theoretical ex-rights price, what would be the effect on the shareholder's wealth if:
(a) He sells all the rights;
(b) He exercises one half of the rights and sells the other half;
(c) He does nothing at all?
Date posted:
December 15, 2021
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The Independent Film Company plc is a film company which purchases distribution rights on films from small independent producers, and sells the films on to...
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The Independent Film Company plc is a film company which purchases distribution rights on films from small independent producers, and sells the films on to cinema chains for national and international screening. In recent years the company has found it difficult to source sufficient films to maintain profitability. In response to the problem, the Independent Film Company has decided to invest in commissioning and producing films in its own right. In order to gain the expertise for this venture, the Independent Film Company is considering purchasing an existing
filmmaking concern, at a cost of Sh.400,000. The main difficult that is anticipated for the business is the increasing uncertainty as to the potential success/failure rate of independently produced films. Many cinema chains are adopting a policy of only buying films from large international film companies, as they believe that the market for independent films is very limited and specialist in nature. The Independent Film Company is prepared for the fact that they are likely to have more films that fail than that succeed, but believe that the proposed film
production business will nonetheless be profitable.
Using data collection from the existing distribution business and discussions with industry
experts, they have produced cost and revenue forecasts for the five years of operation of the
proposed investment. The company aims to complete the production of three films per year.
The after tax cost of capital for the company is estimated to be 14%.
Year 1 sales for the new business are uncertain, but expected to be in the range of Sh.4-10
million. Probability estimates for different forecast values are as follows:
Sales are expected to grow at an annual rate of 5%.
Anticipated costs related to the new business are as follows:
Additional Information
(i) No capital allowances are available.
(ii) Tax is payable one year in arrears, at a rate of 33% and full use can be made of tax
refunds as they fall due.
(iii) Staff wages (technical and non-production staff) and actors‟ salaries, are
expected to rise by 10% per annum.
(iv) Studio hire costs will be subject to an increase of 30% in Year 3.
(v) Screenplay costs per film are expected to rise by 15% per annum due to a shortage of
skilled writers.
(vi) The new business will occupy office accommodation which has to date been let out for
an annual rent of Sh.20,000. Demand for such accommodation is buoyant and the
company anticipates in finding future tenants at the same annual rent.
(vii) A market research survey into the potential for the film production business cost Sh.25,000.
Required:
Using DCF analysis, calculate the expected Net Present Value of the proposed investment.
(Workings should be rounded to the nearest Sh.‟000‟)
Date posted:
December 15, 2021
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Write notes on the following cash management models:
(i) The Baumol model.
(ii) The Miller – Orr model.
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Write notes on the following cash management models:
(i) The Baumol model.
(ii) The Miller – Orr model.
Date posted:
December 15, 2021
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List three advantages to the management of a company for knowing who their shareholders are.
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List three advantages to the management of a company for knowing who their shareholders are.
Date posted:
December 15, 2021
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Describe four non-financial objectives that a company might pursue that have the effect of limiting the achievement of the financial objectives.
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Describe four non-financial objectives that a company might pursue that have the effect of limiting the achievement of the financial objectives.
Date posted:
December 15, 2021
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In a company, an agency problem may exist between management and shareholders on one hand and the debt holders (creditors and lenders) on the other...
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In a company, an agency problem may exist between management and shareholders on one hand and the debt holders (creditors and lenders) on the other because management and shareholders, who own and control the company have the incentive to enter into transactions that may transfer wealth from debt holders to shareholders. Hence the need for agreements by debt holders in lending contracts.
Required:
(a) State and explain any four actions or transactions by management and shareholders that could be harmful to the interests of debt holders (sources of conflict).
(b) Write short notes on any four restrictive covenants that debt holders may use to protect their wealth from management and shareholder raids.
Date posted:
December 14, 2021
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List and explain five factors that should be taken into account by a businessman in making the choice between financing by short-term and long-term sources.
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List and explain five factors that should be taken into account by a businessman in making the choice between financing by short-term and long-term sources.
Date posted:
December 14, 2021
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Explain the benefits that are enjoyed by investors because of the existence of organized security exchanges.
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Explain the benefits that are enjoyed by investors because of the existence of organized security exchanges.
Date posted:
December 14, 2021
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State and explain the types of euro-currency loans.
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State and explain the types of euro-currency loans.
Date posted:
April 15, 2021
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XYZ Ltd, a UK firm has bought goods from a US supplier and must pay USD 4 million in 3 months time.
The company finance...
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XYZ Ltd, a UK firm has bought goods from a US supplier and must pay USD 4 million in 3 months time.
The company finance director wishes to hedge against the foreign exchange risk and is considering 3
methods:
- Using the forward exchange contract
- Using the money market hedge
- Using a lead payments
Annual interest rate and foreign exchange rate are given below:
Required
Advise the company on the best method to use.
Date posted:
April 15, 2021
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Assume that the foreign currency (F) has been quoted against the £ as follows :
Spot rate ...
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Assume that the foreign currency (F) has been quoted against the £ as follows :
Spot rate £1: F2156 – 2166
3 months forward rate £1: F2207 – 2222
Required:
1. Determine the amount required in sterling pound to buy 2 million foreign currencies
• At the spot
• In 3 months time under the forward exchange contract.
2. Compute the amount a customer would get if he were to sell 2 million foreign currency.
• At the spot rate
• In 3 months time under forward exchange contract
Date posted:
April 15, 2021
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Assume that the direct quote is deuchemark is DM 1 - USD 0.5 while the general interest rate in US is
6% and general interest rate...
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Assume that the direct quote is deuchemark is DM 1 - USD 0.5 while the general interest rate in US is
6% and general interest rate in Germany is 3%.
Required:
Compute the percentage change in direct quote and the new exchange rate.
Date posted:
April 15, 2021
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XYZ Ltd has an issued share capital of 10 million ordinary shares with a par value of £1, on which it pays a
constant dividend of...
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XYZ Ltd has an issued share capital of 10 million ordinary shares with a par value of £1, on which it pays a
constant dividend of £0.4 per share. The market value per share was £2 ex-dividend.
The company then proposed a 1 for 4 rights issue with an issue price of £1.50. The money raised would be
used to finance a major new project, which was expected to increase annual profits after taxation by
£950,000. This information is released together with the announcement of rights issue.
Required:
(a) Compute the cum-right price at the eve-of the rights issue
(b) Compute the theoretical ex-rights price
(c) Calculate the market price per share at the time of the rights issue if the money raised was to be used
to redeem £3,750,000 of 8% debentures. The tax rate is 50%.
Date posted:
April 15, 2021
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