QUESTION 3: INTERPRETATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION (36 mark…
QUESTION 3: INTERPRETATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION (36 marks; 22 minutes) 3.1 CONCEPTS REQUIRED: Concepts relating to companies are given in COLUMN A and descriptions in COLUMN B. Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a concept in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (3.1.1 – 3.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A (CONCEPT) COLUMN B (EXPLANATION) 3.1.1 Liquidity A. Indicates the benefit that the owners receive from their investment in the business. 3.1.2 Solvency B. Indicates whether the business can pay off immediate debts. 3.1.3 Gearing C. Indicates the extent to which a business is financed by borrowed capital. 3.1.4 Return on equity D. Indicates whether the business will be able to pay off all its debts. (4) 3.2 MALINDE LTD The information presented relates to the financial year ended 30 April 2020. REQUIRED: 3.2.1 Comment on the overall liquidity position of the company. Quote THREE relevant financial indicators (with figures). (12) 3.2.2 The directors decided to change the dividend pay-out policy in 2020. · Provide calculations that indicate the policy change. · Explain the effect of this change of policy on the company. State TWO points. (8) 3.2.3 One of the directors feels that the company should pay back the loan as soon as possible. What are your views about this? Quote and explain TWO relevant financial indicators with figures. (6) 3.2.4 Explain why the shareholders are satisfied with the market price of the shares on the JSE. Quote figures/financial indicators. (6)
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