Explain the following terms as used in finance:
(i) Crypto-currency.
(ii) Block chain technology.(Solved)
Explain the following terms as used in finance:
(i) Crypto-currency.
(ii) Block chain technology.
Date posted: November 1, 2022. Answers (1)
The following is the capital structure of Kenland Ltd.:
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The following is the capital structure of Kenland Ltd.:
Sh. "000"
Ordinary share capital (par value sh.100) 120,000
Preference share capital (par value sh.100) 52,500
Debentures (par value sh.1,000) 40,500
213,000
Additional information:
1. The company has paid ordinary dividend of sh.2.5. The dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 10% in the future and floatation costs of 12% of the market price.
2. The current market price of one ordinary share of Kenland Ltd. Is sh.120.
3. New preference shares can be sold at sh.140 per share with a dividend of sh.15 per share and floatation costs of sh.8 per share.
4. The company pays out all its earnings as dividends.
5. The company will sell 14% debentures with a maturity of 10 years at sh.1,100 per debenture.
6. The par value of the debenture is sh.1,000
Corporate tax rate is 30%
Required:
(i) The cost of ordinary share capital.
(ii) The cost of preference share capital.
(iii) The cost of debenture capital.
(iv) The market weighted average cost of capital.
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In a finance and investment seminar, one of the facilitators noted that, “Management of debtors is crucial in working capital management”.
With reference to the above...(Solved)
In a finance and investment seminar, one of the facilitators noted that, “Management of debtors is crucial in working capital management”.
With reference to the above statement, discuss three factors that might influence the level of debtors in a firm.
Date posted: November 1, 2022. Answers (1)
Explain the following terms as used in the valuation of securities
(i) Fair value.
(ii) Investment value.(Solved)
Explain the following terms as used in the valuation of securities
(i) Fair value.
(ii) Investment value.
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The following information relates to Mafuta Safi Ltd.:
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The following information relates to Mafuta Safi Ltd.:
Sh.
"000"
Purchase of raw materials (all on credit) 6,700
Usage of raw materials 6,500
Sales of finished goods (all on credit) 25,000
Cost of sales (finished goods) 18,000
Average creditors 1,400
Average raw materials inventory 1,200
Average work in progress 1,000
Average finished goods inventory 2,100
Average debtors 4,700
Assume a 365 days year
Required:
The length of the operating cash cycle.
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Citing three reasons, justify the time preference value for money.(Solved)
Citing three reasons, justify the time preference value for money.
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Explain three causes of conflict between shareholders and external auditors.(Solved)
Explain three causes of conflict between shareholders and external auditors.
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Sunlight Limited intends to invest in project Y or project Z.
The following are the expected net cash flows from the projects
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Sunlight Limited intends to invest in project Y or project Z.
The following are the expected net cash flows from the projects
Project
Y Z
Year Sh. Sh.
0 (12,000,000) (10,000,000)
1 3,000,000 4,000,000
2 3,000,000 3,000,000
3 3,200,000 2,000,000
4 2,000,000 4,000,000
5 1,000,000 2,000,000
The company’s cost of capital is 12%
Required:
(i) Calculate the profitability index for each project.
(ii) Advise the management on the project to invest in.
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With regard to sources of finance. Explain the following terms:
(i) Factoring
(ii) Business angel(Solved)
With regard to sources of finance. Explain the following terms:
(i) Factoring
(ii) Business angel
Date posted: November 1, 2022. Answers (1)