| Exam Name: | Financial Strategy | ||
| Exam Code: | F3 Dumps | ||
| Vendor: | CIMA | Certification: | CIMA Strategic level |
| Questions: | 435 Q&A's | Shared By: | iqra |
Which THREE of the following non-financial objectives would be most appropriate for a listed company in the food retailing industry?
A listed company in the retail sector has accumulated excess cash.
In recent years, it has experienced uncertainly with forecasting the required level of cash for capital expenditure due to unpredictable economic cycles.
Its excess cash is on deposit earning negligible returns.
The Board of Directors is considering the company's dividend policy, and the need to retain cash in the company.
Which THREE of the following are advantages of retaining excess cash in the company?
Company Z wishes to borrow $50 million for 10 years at a fixed rate of interest.
Two alternative approaches are being considered:
A. Issue a 10 year bond at a fixed rate of 6%, or
B. Borrow from the bank at Libor +2.5% for a 10 year period and simultaneously enter into a 10 year interest rate swap.
Current 10 year swap rates against Libor are 4.0% - 4.2%.
What is the difference in the net interest cost between the two alternative approaches?
TESTED 30 Apr 2025
