CIMA Updated F3 Exam Questions and Answers by idrees

A company is based in Country Y whose functional currency is Y$. It has an investment in Country Z whose functional currency is Z$.

This year the company expects to generate Z$ 10 million profit after tax.

Tax Regime:

   • Corporate income tax rate in country Y is 50%

   • Corporate income tax rate in country Z is 20%

   • Full double tax relief is available

Assume an exchange rate of Y$ 1 = Z$ 5.

What is the expected profit after tax in Y$ if the Z$ profit is remitted to Country Y?

Company A has made an offer to acquire Company Z.  

Both companies are quoted and their current market share prices are:

   • Company A - $4

   • Company Z - $5

Shareholders in company Z have been given three alternative offers:

   • Cash of $5.50 per share

   • Share for share exchange on the basis of 3 for 2

   • 10.5% long dated bond for every 20 shares

The bond is has a nominal value of $100 and the expected yield on bonds of similar risk is 10%.

You are advising a Company Z shareholder on the three offers.

She requires a 15% premium if she is to accept the offer. 

In providing your advice, which of the following statements is correct?

HHH Company has a fixed rate loan at 10.0%, but wishes to swap to variable. It can borrow at the risk-free rate +8%. The bank is currently quoting swap rates of 3.1% (bid) and 3.5% (ask). What net rate will HHH Company pay if it enters into the swap?

A company's Board of Directors wishes to determine a range of values for its equity.

The following information is available:

Estimated net asset values (total asset less total liabilities including borrowings):

   • Net book value = $20 million

   • Net realisable value = $25 million

   • Free cash flows to equity = $3.5 million each year indefinitely, post-tax.

   • Cost of equity = 10%

   • Weighted Average Cost of Capital = 7%

Advise the Board on reasonable minimum and maximum values for the equity.