F2 Exam Dumps : F2 Advanced Financial Reporting

LM are just about to pay a dividend of 20 cents a share. Historically, dividends have grown at a rate of 5% each year.

The current share price is $3.05.

The cost of equity using the dividend valuation model is:

KL acquired 75% of the equity share capital of MN on 1 January 20X8. The group's policy is to value non-controlling interest at fair value at the date of acquisition. MN acquired 60% of the equity share capital of PQ on 1 January 20X9 for $360 million.

At 1 January 20X9 the fair value of the non-controlling interest in PQ was $220 million and the fair value of the net assets of PQ at 1 January 20X9 were $320 million.

Calculate the goodwill arising on the acquisition of PQ at 1 January 20X9.

Give your answer to the nearest million.

$  ?   million

Information from the financial statements of an entity for the year to 31 December 20X5:

 The gearing ratio calculated as debt/equity and interest cover are: