i. New funds may be easily obtained from the stock exchange
ii. Pricing of shares is made easy
iii. Transfer of ownership of shares is made easier
iv. Valuation of the company for take-over or acquisition purposes is made easier
v. Wide ownership of the company in enhanced
vi. There is reduction in risk as perceived by the inventors
vii. The greater prominence and status given to listed companies create good will for the company
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Latex Ltd. has a paid up ordinary share capital of Shs. 4,500,000 represented by 6 million shares of Sh.0.75 each. The company has no loan...
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Latex Ltd. has a paid up ordinary share capital of Shs. 4,500,000 represented by 6 million shares of Sh.0.75 each. The company has no loan capital. During the last financial year, earnings after tax were Sh.3, 600.000.
The price earnings (P/E) ratio is 15. The company is planning to make a large investment which will cost Sh.10, 500,000 and is considering to raise this finance through a rights issue with a price of Sh.8 per share.
Required:
(i) The current market price per share.
(ii) The theoretical ex-rights price per share.
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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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Citing relevant examples in each case, distinguish between "agency costs" and "financial distress costs".
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Executive compensation plans hinder value creation in a company. Citing three reasons, justify the above statement.
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Explain how the objective of wealth maximization differs from that of profit maximization for a company listed at the securities exchange.
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Westwood Ltd. has projected its working capital for the next 12 months as follows:
Required:
(a) Prepare a schedule showing the amount of permanent and seasonal funds...
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Westwood Ltd. has projected its working capital for the next 12 months as follows:
Required:
(a) Prepare a schedule showing the amount of permanent and seasonal funds requirements each month.
(b) What is the average amount of long-term and short-term financing that will be required each month?
(c) Calculate the total cost of working capital financing if the firm adopts:
(i) An aggregate financing strategy
(ii) A conservative financing strategy.
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December 15, 2021
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State and explain two Theories used to explain when to time investment in the stock exchange.
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December 15, 2021
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Explain the case for and against development financial institutions.
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December 15, 2021
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Define development financial institutions and justify their existence in the economy concerns.
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Define development financial institutions and justify their existence in the economy concerns.
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The Pesa Company Unlimited is using a machine whose original cost was Sh.720,000. The machine is two years old, and it has a current market...
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The Pesa Company Unlimited is using a machine whose original cost was Sh.720,000. The machine is two years old, and it has a current market value of Sh.160,000. The asset is fully being depreciated over a twelve-years period. At the end of the twelve-years the asset will have a zero salvage value. Depreciation is on a straight line basis.
The Management is contemplating the purchase of a new machine to replace the old one. The new machine costs Sh.750,000 and has an estimated salvage value of Sh.100,000. The new machine will have a greater technological capacity, and therefore annual sales are expected to increase from Sh.10,000,000 to Sh.10,100,000. Operating efficiencies with the new machine will produce an expected saving of Sh.100,000 a year. Depreciation would be on a straight line basis over a ten-year life. The cost of capital is 12%, and a 40% tax rate is applicable. In addition, if the new machine is purchased, inventories will increase by sh.150,000 and payables by Sh.50,000
during the life of the project.
Required:
(a) Should the new machine be purchased? (Use Net Present Value (NPV) approach).
(b) What factors in addition to the quantitative ones above are likely to require consideration in a practical situation?
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December 15, 2021
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RITE Ltd. maintains an average monthly balance of Sh.320,000 in accounts receivable throughout the year. The company is in need of additional working capital and...
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RITE Ltd. maintains an average monthly balance of Sh.320,000 in accounts receivable throughout the year. The company is in need of additional working capital and is considering two alternative methods of raising it.
METHOD 1 Factoring accounts receivable
METHOD 2 A commercial bank loan secured by accounts receivable.
The company's bankers have agreed to lend the firm 80% of its average accounts receivable at an interest of 30% per annum. The amount will be made available in a series of 30 day advances. The advances would be discounted and a 6% compensating balance will be required.
The factor is willing to establish a factoring arrangement on a continuing basis. It charges 2% for servicing the accounts and 15% per annum on any advances taken. Both charges are made on discount basis. In addition, the factor requires a 5% reserve to cover returned items. RITE Ltd. sells its merchandise on terms of net 30.
Required:
(a) Calculate the amount of advances RITE Ltd. can expect to have under each alternative.
(b) Calculate the effective rate of interest for each financing alternative.
(c) Which alternative would you recommend and why?
Date posted:
December 15, 2021
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