CIMA F3 Exam With Confidence Using Practice Dumps

Listed Company A has prepared a valuation of an unlisted company. Company B. to achieve vertical integration Company A is intending to acquire a controlling interest in the equity of Company B and therefore wants to value only the equity of Company B.

The assistant accountant of Company A has prepared the following valuation of Company B's equity using the dividend valuation model (DVM):

Where:

• S2 million is Company B's most recent dividend

• 5% is Company B's average dividend growth rate over the last 5 years

• 10% is a cost of equity calculated using the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), based on the industry average beta factor

Which THREE of the following are valid criticisms of the valuation of Company B's equity prepared by the assistant accountant?

The table below shows the forecast for a company's next financial year:

The forecast incorporates the following assumptions:

   • 25% of operating costs are variable

   • Debt finance comprises a $400 million fixed rate loan at 5%

   • Corporate income tax is paid at 25%

The company plans to do the following next year from the forecast earnings on the assumption that earnings will be equivalent to free cash flow: 

   • Pay a total dividend of $20 million

   • Invest $40 million in new projects

What is the maximum % reduction in operating activity that could occur next year before the company's dividend and investment plans are affected?

Give your answer to the nearest 0.1%.

Company A, a listed company, plans to acquire Company T, which is also listed.

 Additional information is:

   • Company A has 100 million shares in issue, with market price currently at $8.00 per share.

   • Company T has 90 million shares in issue, with market price currently at $5.00 each share.

   • Synergies valued at $60 million are expected to arise from the acquisition.

   • The terms of the offer will be 2 shares in A for 3 shares in B.

Assuming the offer is accepted and the synergies are realised, what should the post-acquisition price of each of Company A's shares be?

Give your answer to two decimal places.

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