Company A is planning to acquire Company B. Both companies are listed and are of similar size based on market capitalisation No approach has yet been made to Company B's shareholders as the directors of Company A are undecided about the most suitable method of financing the offer Two methods are under consideration a share exchange or a cash offer financed by debt.
Company A currently has a gearing ratio (debt to debt plus equity) of 30% based on market values. The average gearing ratio (debt to debt plus equity) for the industry is 50% Although no formal offer has been made there have been market rumours of the proposed bid. which is seen as favorable to Company
A company aims to increase profit beforeinterest and tax(PBIT) each year.
The company reports in A$ but has significant export sales priced in B$.
All other transactions are priced in A$.
In 20X1, the company reported:

In 20X2, the only changes expected are:
* An increase in export prices of 10%, but no change to units sold.
* A rise in the value of the B$ to A$/B$ 2.500 (that is, A$ 1 = B$ 2.5)
Is it likely that the company would still meet its objective to grow PBIT between 20X1 and 20X2?
Company A has a cash surplus.
The discount rate used fora typical project is the company's weighted average cost of capital of 10%.
No investment projects willbeavailablefor at least 2 years.
Which of the following is currentlymost likely to increase shareholder wealth in respect of the surplus cash?
A company is deciding whether to offer a scrip dividend or a cash dividend to its shareholders.
Although the company has excellent long-term growthprospects, it is experiencing short-term profit and cash flow problems.
Which of the following statements is most likely to be a reason for choosing the scrip dividend?
A listed company in a high technology industry has decided to value its intellectual capitalusing the Calculated Intangible Value method (CIV).
Relevant data for the company:
* Pays corporate income tax at 30%
* Cost of equity is 9%, pre-tax cost of debt is 7% and the WACC is 8%
* The value spread has been calculated as $26 million
Calculate the CIV for the company.