Question Tag: Acquisition

Search 500 + past questions and counting.

  • Filter by Professional Bodies

  • Filter by Subject

  • Filter by Series

  • Filter by Topics

  • Filter by Levels

  • 9 Marks

AT – Nov 2024 – L3 – Q2b – Tax Implications of 100% Acquisition in Mining Operations

Explain the tax implications of a 100% acquisition and compute the gains from the acquisition.

Tongo LTD (Tongo) is a mining company operating in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The following relates to the operations of Tongo for the 2023 year of assessment:

Description GH¢
Revenue (Gross) 200,000,000
Cost of Operations 80,000,000
Margin/Profit 120,000,000

Additional Information:

  1. Tempane Mines LTD acquired 100% interest in Tongo for a consideration of GH¢310,000,000 at the end of 2023.
  2. The cost of assets acquired at their respective acquisition dates are as follows:
Year Cost of Assets (GH¢)
2020 100,000,000
2021 75,000,000
2023 50,000,000

Required:

i) Explain the tax implication of the 100% acquisition.

ii) Compute the gains from the above acquisition and determine how the gains should be treated.

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AT – Nov 2024 – L3 – Q2b – Tax Implications of 100% Acquisition in Mining Operations"

  • 20 Marks

FM – May 2016 – L3 – Q4 – Mergers and Acquisitions

Estimating the additional equity value created by combining two companies and analyzing the impact of premium increases on shareholders.

Eko Product Plc (EP Plc) is a producer of a variety of vegetable oil and other household products in Lagos. The company presently faces significant competition in the market for one of its major raw materials – palm oil. To secure a regular flow of the raw material, the Directors of EP Plc are now considering making an offer for the entire share capital of Benin Oil Plc (BO Plc), a palm oil producing company in Benin.

The following financial information is provided for the two companies:

Parameter EP Plc BO Plc
Equity beta 1.2 1.2
Asset beta 0.9 1.2
Number of shares (million) 210 200
Current share price N29 N12

It is thought that combining the two companies will result in several benefits. It is estimated that combining the two companies will generate free cash flow to the firm (FCFF) of N1,080 million in current value terms, but these will increase by an annual growth rate of 5% for the next four years before reverting to an annual growth rate of 2.25% in perpetuity. In addition to this, combining the companies will result in cash synergy benefits of N100 million per year for the next four years. These synergy benefits are not subject to any inflationary increase, and no synergy benefits will occur after the fourth year.

The debt-to-equity ratio of the combined company will be 40:60 in market value terms and it is expected that the combined company’s cost of debt will be 4.55% before tax.

The income tax rate is 20%, the current risk-free rate of return is 2%, and the market risk premium is 7%. It can be assumed that the combined company’s asset beta is the weighted average of EP Plc’s and BO Plc’s asset betas weighted by their current market values.

EP Plc has offered to acquire BO Plc through a mixed offer of one of its shares for two BO Plc shares, plus a cash payment, such that a 30% premium is paid for the acquisition. Shareholders of BO Plc feel that a 50% premium would be more acceptable. EP Plc has sufficient cash reserves if the premium is 30%, but not if it is 50%.

You are required to:

(a) Estimate the additional equity value created by combining EP Plc and BO Plc based on the free cash flow to firm method. Comment on the results obtained and discuss briefly the assumptions made. (11 Marks)

(b) Estimate the impact on EP Plc’s equity holders if the premium paid is increased to 50% from 30%. (5 Marks)

c. Estimate the additional funds required if a premium of 50% is paid instead of 30% and discuss how this premium could be financed. (4 Marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "FM – May 2016 – L3 – Q4 – Mergers and Acquisitions"

  • 4 Marks

ATAX – May 2016 – L3 – Q4a – Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Define disposal and explain when an acquisition/disposal is considered effective under the Capital Gains Tax Act.

a. With respect to the Capital Gains Tax Act Cap C1 LFN 2004 (As Amended)
i. What is ‘Disposal’? (2 marks)
ii. When can an Acquisition/Disposal be said to be effective? (2 marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "ATAX – May 2016 – L3 – Q4a – Capital Gains Tax (CGT)"

  • 2 Marks

ATAX – May 2019 – L3 – Q4a – Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Define when acquisition or disposal is effective under the Capital Gains Tax Act.

a. With respect to the Capital Gains Tax Act Cap C1 LFN 2004 (as amended), when is acquisition or disposal effective? (2 Marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "ATAX – May 2019 – L3 – Q4a – Capital Gains Tax (CGT)"

  • 8 Marks

CR – Nov 2014 – L3 – SC – Q4b – Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Evaluate the impact of deferred tax on fair value adjustments for property, plant, and equipment in an acquisition.

On 1 June 2013, Bam Plc acquired Mango Limited for N3,150 million.
The fair value of the identifiable net assets of Mango Limited at this date was N825 million, and N2,550 million and retained earnings and other components of equity were N105 million, respectively. Mango Limited’s share capital was N1,500 million.

The excess of the fair value of the net assets is due to an increase in the value of property, plant, and equipment.

Required:
Evaluate the impact of full deferred tax on the excess of the fair value of the net assets attributable to the increase in the value of property, plant, and equipment of Bam Plc.

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "CR – Nov 2014 – L3 – SC – Q4b – Income Taxes (IAS 12)"

  • 30 Marks

FM – May 2024 – L3 – SA – Q1 – Business Valuation Techniques

Evaluate the potential acquisition of Kenny Ltd (KL) by Bolade Plc, calculating share value using various valuation methods, assessing these methods, and outlining merger benefits.

You are employed by Bolade Plc (BP), a very large printing firm with retail outlets across Nigeria. Its board is considering making an offer to buy 100% of the shares of Kenny Ltd (KL), a competitor of Bolade in Aba. KL’s financial year-end is 28 February, and its most recent financial statements are summarised below:

KL Income Statement for the Year Ended 28 February 2023

Item ₦m
Revenue 17.3
Profit before interest and tax 5.9
Interest (0.3)
Profit before taxation 5.6
Tax at 21% (1.2)
Profit after taxation 4.4
Dividends declared 1.1

KL Statement of Financial Position at 28 February 2023

Item ₦m
Non-current assets:
Freehold land and buildings (original cost ₦4.1m) 3.5
Machinery (original cost ₦8.8m) 5.3
Total Non-current assets 8.8
Current assets:
Inventories 3.0
Receivables 0.5
Cash and bank 2.8
Total Current assets 6.3
Current liabilities:
Trade payables 3.5
Dividends 1.1
Taxation 1.2
Total Current liabilities (5.8)
Net Current assets 0.5
Net assets 9.3
Non-current liabilities:
10% bonds (redeemable 2031) (3.0)
Net assets after non-current liabilities 6.3
Equity:
Ordinary shares of ₦1 each 2.1
Retained earnings 4.2
Total equity 6.3

Additional Information:

KL’s management had some of the company’s assets independently revalued in January 2023. Those values are shown below:

Asset ₦m
Freehold land and building 8.3
Machinery 4.1
Inventories 3.1

The average price/earnings ratio for listed businesses in the printing industry is 9, and the average dividend yield is 6% p.a.
The cost of equity of businesses in the printing industry, taking account of the industry average level of capital gearing, is 14% p.a.

KL’s finance department has estimated that the company’s pre-tax net cash inflows (after interest) for the next four trading years ending 28 February, before taking account of capital allowances, will be:

Year to ₦m
2024 4.6
2025 4.3
2026 5.2
2027 5.7

KL’s existing equipment has a tax written-down value of ₦3.6 million at 28 February 2023. The equipment attracts 18% (reducing balance) tax allowances in every year of ownership by the company, except the final year.

You should assume that KL will not be purchasing or disposing of any machinery in the years 2024-2027 and that it would dispose of the existing equipment on 28 February 2027 at its tax written-down value.

Bolade’s board estimates that in four years’ time, i.e., 28 February 2027, it could, if necessary, dispose of KL for an amount equal to four times its after-tax cash flow (ignoring the effects of capital allowances and the disposal value of the equipment) for the year to 28 February 2027.

Assume that the company income tax rate is 21% p.a.

Required:

Using the information provided, prepare a report for Bolade’s board by:

a. Calculating the value of one share in KL based on each of the following methods:

  • i. Net asset basis (historic cost)
  • ii. Net asset basis (revalued)
  • iii. Price/earnings ratio
  • iv. Dividend yield
  • v. Present value of future cash flows
    (16 Marks)

b. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using each of the five valuation methods in (a).
(8 Marks)

c. What are the possible benefits from the merger between Bolade Plc (BP) and Kenny Limited (KL).
(6 Marks)

(Total: 30 Marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "FM – May 2024 – L3 – SA – Q1 – Business Valuation Techniques"

  • 20 Marks

FM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q3 – Business Valuation Techniques

Valuation of acquisition target using free cash flow forecast and P/E ratio analysis in the context of an acquisition.

Lagelu Plc. (LP) is a very successful entity. The company has consistently followed a business strategy of aggressive acquisitions, looking to buy companies that it believes were poorly managed and hence undervalued. LP can be described as a modern-day conglomerate with business interests stretching far and wide.

Its board of directors has chosen the takeover targets with care. LP has maintained its price earnings (P/E) ratio on the stock market at 12.2.

LP’s figures show a profit after tax of ₦4,430 million, and it has 375 million shares.

Lam Technical (LT) is a well-established owner-managed business. It has had its ups and downs in financial terms, corresponding directly with the state of the global economy. Since 2001, its profits have fallen each year, with the 2017 results as stated below:

With economists predicting an upturn in the global economy, LT’s management team feels that revenue will increase by 6% per annum up to and including year 2021. The company’s operating profit margin is not expected to change in the foreseeable future.

Operating profits are shown after deducting non-cash expenses (including tax-allowable depreciation) of ₦650m. This is expected to increase in line with sales. However, the company has recently spent ₦1,050m on the purchase of non-current assets, and LT’s management believes this will need to increase by 10% per annum until year 2021 to enable the company to remain competitive.

LT is currently financed by debt and equity. It has maintained a constant debt-to-total-asset ratio of 40% and has no intention to change this financing mix in the near future.

The company has a cost of equity of 17% and a weighted average cost of capital of 12%.

Assume a tax rate of 25% in all cases.

Some of LT’s major shareholders are not so confident about the future and would like to sell the business as a going concern. The minimum price they would consider would be the fair value of the shares plus a 10% premium. LT’s Chief Financial Officer believes the best way to find the fair value of the shares is to discount the forecast Free Cash Flows to the firm, assuming that beyond the year 2021, these will grow at a rate of 3% per annum indefinitely.

Required:

a. Prepare a schedule of forecast Free Cash Flows to the firm for each of the years from December 31, 2018, to 2021. (5 Marks)

b. Estimate the fair value of LT’s equity on a per-share basis. (6 Marks)

c. LP intends to make an offer to LT based on a share-for-share swap. LP will exchange one of its shares for every two LT shares. Assuming that LP can maintain its price earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.2, calculate the percentage gain in equity value that will be earned by both groups of shareholders. (6 Marks)

d. What factors should the LT shareholders consider before deciding whether to accept or reject the offer made by LP? (3 Marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "FM – Nov 2018 – L3 – Q3 – Business Valuation Techniques"

  • 20 Marks

CR – Nov 2018 – L3 – SB – Q3 – Business Combinations (IFRS 3)

Evaluation of Abana and Doha as potential acquisition targets using adjusted financial ratios.

Banny Plc. (Banny) is a diversified company that has achieved its present size through vertical and horizontal acquisition. The directors have identified two potential target entities for acquisition. The first is Abana Limited (Abana), which operates a cement business near Offa, Kwara State. The second is Doha Limited (Doha), also in the cement industry, located near Oturukpo, Benue State. Banny has obtained copies of their audited financial statements, along with additional information notes.

Statement of Profit or Loss for the Year Ended December 31, 2017

Item Abana (₦’m) Doha (₦’m)
Revenue 136,000 132,000
Cost of sales (84,000) (91,900)
Gross profit 52,000 40,100
Other operating expenses (36,000) (28,000)
Profit from operations 16,000 12,100
Finance costs (6,000) (8,000)
Profit before tax 10,000 4,100
Income tax expense (3,000) (2,000)
Net profit for the period 7,000 2,100

Statement of changes in equity for the year ended December 31, 2017

Statement of financial position as at December 31, 2017

Additional Notes:

  1. Doha revalued its non-current assets for the first time following IFRS adoption on January 1, 2017. Abana maintains its non-current assets at historical cost.
  2. Banny uses the following ratios to evaluate acquisition targets: Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), Gross Profit Margin, Turnover on Capital Employed, and Leverage.

Required:

a. Compute adjustments for the revaluation of property, plant, and equipment, making Abana and Doha comparable for analysis. (14 Marks)

b. Calculate the four ratios (ROCE, Gross Profit Margin, Turnover on Capital Employed, and Leverage) after adjustments. (4 Marks)

c. Advise Banny on the better acquisition target based on adjusted ratios. (2 Marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "CR – Nov 2018 – L3 – SB – Q3 – Business Combinations (IFRS 3)"

  • 30 Marks

CR – Nov 2018 – L3 – SA – Q1a – Consolidated Financial Statements (IFRS 10)

Prepare a consolidated statement of financial position for Adegaga Laboratories Plc., including the effects of an acquisition and goodwill impairment.

Adegaga Laboratories Plc (“AdeLabs”) is one of the largest companies in Nigeria engaged in cosmetic development and manufacturing. Its largest customer base is in the healthcare sector for post-surgery patients and the Nigeria movie industry (aka Nollywood). In the prior financial period, AdeLabs’ expansion strategy has been largely focused on growth by acquisition and joint ventures.

Additional Information:

  1. As part of this, AdeLabs acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Bodegas Limited (“Bodegas”) on January 1, 2015, when the retained earnings of Bodegas was N93.75 million. Following the share acquisition, AdeLabs had control over Bodegas – no shares have been issued by Bodegas following the acquisition. The non-controlling interest in Bodegas was measured at its fair value of N20 million at the date of acquisition.
  2. On January 1, 2016, AdeLabs acquired 50% of the equity share capital of ChidePlastics Limited (“ChidePlast”) when the retained earnings of ChidePlast was N41.25 million. This acquisition was classified as a joint venture in accordance with IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements. ChidePlast has not issued any shares since the acquisition date.
  3. The balance on “other reserves” relates to movements in the values of investments in Bodegas and ChidePlast in the books of AdeLabs. N18.75 million relates to Bodegas, and the remainder to ChidePlast.
  4. AdeLabs’ non-current liabilities relate to a borrowing (long-term) taken out on January 1, 2017. This borrowing has an agreed coupon rate of 4% p.a., and the interest expense due in respect of 2017 has been paid and accounted for in profit for the year. The effective interest rate estimated with this financial liability is 8% p.a.
  5. As part of its annual impairment review, AdeLabs concluded that the goodwill on the acquisition of Bodegas was impaired by 20% at December 31, 2017. No other impairments of goodwill have arisen.
  6. AdeLabs sold goods to ChidePlast with a value of N75 million and a selling margin of 40% in November 2017. As at year-end December 31, 2017, 75% of these items are unsold.

Accounts for all companies are made up to December 31 annually.

Required:

Prepare for Adegaga Laboratories Plc:

  1. A consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2017. (20 Marks)
  2. On January 1, 2018, AdeLabs acquired an additional 10% of the equity shares of Bodegas. The purchase consideration for this additional acquisition was N52,500,000.

    i. Briefly explain how this additional acquisition will impact the preparation of AdeLabs’ consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. (4 Marks)

    ii. Calculate the adjustment that will be required to be made to AdeLabs’ statement of financial position as a result of this acquisition. (6 Marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "CR – Nov 2018 – L3 – SA – Q1a – Consolidated Financial Statements (IFRS 10)"

  • 30 Marks

AAA – Nov 2022 – L3 – SB – Q1 – Group Audits

Evaluate the justification for joint auditors, present options for audit concerns, and prepare an appropriate report for disputed acquisition.

Mr. Johnson is the Senior Partner of Johnson, Odewole, Thomas & Co., Chartered Accountants. During the last audit of Mandarin Manufacturing Plc, which the firm did with Messrs Ark Professional Services (APS) for the year ended 30 September, 2020, Mr. Johnson expressed displeasure on some of the conclusions reached by APS on certain audit areas. The manager in charge of the audit at Johnson, Odewole, Thomas & Co. had drawn Mr. Johnson’s attention to matters marked “For Partner’s Attention.” Discussions with the corresponding partner of APS on these matters were considered unsatisfactory.

Mr. Johnson’s views differed significantly from those of the corresponding partner of APS. It was agreed to proceed to the board meeting where these disputed positions would be presented and discussed with the directors before a final decision was reached. Of significance is the acquisition of a property from a former staff member for the opening of a new branch warehouse. The acquisition process was hurried and exceeded the capital expenditure provisions for the period. Mr. Johnson’s team viewed the acquisition as a potential fraud on the company, while APS aligned with the director of finance, who considered it a normal transaction.

At the board meeting to discuss the financial statements, members were divided between the two audit firms’ views, leading the chairman to reschedule the meeting. He requested additional information on both parties’ positions and asked them to harmonize their views before the next meeting the following day.

Required:

a. Evaluate the justification or otherwise of an entity having joint auditors. (8 Marks)

b. Following the concerns of Johnson, Odewole, Thomas & Co., present the options available to the firm. (5 Marks)

c. Discuss the points on which the Chairman needs to base his decision, according to standard acquisition procedures. (7 Marks)

d. If the Chairman agrees with the position of Johnson, Odewole, Thomas & Co., determine the reporting requirement and draft an appropriate report for inclusion in the auditors’ report. (6 Marks)

e. Discuss the composition of items that could be marked “For Partner’s Attention” during the conclusion of an audit process. (4 Marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AAA – Nov 2022 – L3 – SB – Q1 – Group Audits"

  • 1 Marks

FA – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Recording Financial Transactions

Calculating the value of loose tools acquired during the year.

A loose tools record in the books of MYE Enterprises revealed the following:

  • Revaluation 1 January, 2013: N200,000
  • Revaluation 31 December, 2013: N250,000
  • Depreciation 31 December, 2013: N100,000

What is the value of loose tools acquired during the year?

A. N50,000
B. N60,000
C. N100,000
D. N120,000
E. N150,000

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "FA – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Recording Financial Transactions"

  • 9 Marks

FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4a – Financial Statement Analysis

Calculate key financial ratios for Addin Petroleum and Gyan Petroleum to assess their performance for acquisition purposes.

You are the Chief Finance Officer of LizOil Co. Ltd, a holding company with subsidiaries that have diversified interests. The company’s Board of Directors are interested in acquiring a new subsidiary in the Downstream Petroleum Sector. Two companies have been identified as potentials for the acquisitions: Addin Petroleum and Gyan Petroleum. The following are the summaries of their respective financial statements:

Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 30 September 2022

Statement of Financial Position as at 30 September 2022

Required:
a) Calculate the following ratios for each of the two companies: i) Net profit margin ii) Return on year-end capital employed iii) Quick ratio iv) Trade receivables’ collection period (in days) v) Gearing (debt over debt plus equity) vi) Interest cover (9 marks)

b) Write a report to the Chairperson of the board based on a comparable analysis of performance of both companies using the ratios computed in (a) above. (9 marks)
c) State TWO (2) limitations of ratios. (2 marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4a – Financial Statement Analysis"

  • 9 Marks

FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4b – Financial Statement Analysis

Write a report analyzing the performance of two companies, Addin Petroleum and Gyan Petroleum, using key financial ratios.

Write a report to the Chairperson of the board based on a comparative analysis of the performance of both companies using the ratios computed in (a) above.

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4b – Financial Statement Analysis"

  • 20 Marks

FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q1a – Group Financial Statements and Consolidation

Calculate the goodwill on acquisition of Danke Plc by Monko Plc as per the given financial information.

Below are the financial statements of Monko Plc and its investee company, Danke Plc for
the year ended 30 September 2023:
Statements of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30
September 2023



Additional information:
i) On 1 April 2023, Monko Plc acquired 75% of the equity shares of Danke Plc. Danke Plc had been experiencing difficult trading conditions and making significant losses. Taking into consideration Danke Plc’s difficulties, Monko Plc made an immediate cash payment of only GH¢1.50 per share. In addition, Monko Plc will pay a further amount in cash on 30 September 2024 if Danke Plc returns to profitability by that date. The value of this contingent consideration at the date of acquisition was estimated to be GH¢1,800,000 but in the light of continuing losses, it value was
estimated at only GH¢1,500,000 as at 30 September 2023. The contingent consideration has not been recorded by Monko Plc. At the date of acquisition, shares in Danke Plc had a listed market price of GH¢1.20 each.
ii) On 1 April 2023, the fair values of Danke Plc’s assets were equal to their carrying amounts with the exception of a leased property. This had a fair value of GH¢2,000,000 above its
carrying amount and a remaining lease term of 10 years at that date. Depreciation is charged to cost of sales.
iii) Monko Plc transferred raw materials at their cost of GH¢4,000,000 to Danke Plc in June 2023. Danke Plc processed all of these materials incurring additional direct costs of GH¢1,400,000 and sold them back to Monko Plc in August 2023 for GH¢9,000,000. At 30 September 2023, Monko Plc had GH¢1,500,000 of these goods still in inventory.
iv) Monko Plc has recorded its investment in Danke Plc at the cost of the immediate cash payment. Other equity investments (included in the financial assets-equity investments) are carried at fair value through profit or loss as at 1 October 2022. The other equity investments have fallen in value by GH¢200,000 during the year ended 30 September 2023.
v) Monko Plc’s policy is to value the non-controlling interest at fair value at the date of
acquisition. Danke Plc’s share price at that date can be deemed to be representative of the
fair value of the shares held by the non-controlling interest.
vi) All items in the above statements of profit or loss are deemed to accrue evenly over the year unless otherwise indicated.
Required:
a) Compute the Goodwill on acquisition of Danke Plc. (4 marks)
b) Prepare the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income for
Monko Plc Group for the year ended 30 September 2023. (16 marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q1a – Group Financial Statements and Consolidation"

  • 4 Marks

FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Preparation of Financial Statements, Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

Explains the accounting treatment for deferred and contingent considerations during a subsidiary acquisition.

Explain the accounting treatment for ‘deferred consideration’ and ‘contingent consideration’ in the context of the acquisition of a subsidiary by a parent entity.

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "FR – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q1a – Preparation of Financial Statements, Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications"

  • 5 Marks

AFM – May 2019 – L3 – Q3b – Valuation of acquisitions and mergers

Evaluate whether Ape should proceed with the merger by assessing the financial impact and synergy benefits.

Ape has 2,500 shares outstanding at GH¢10 per share. Bee has 1,250 shares outstanding at GH¢5 per share. Ape estimates that the value of synergistic benefit from acquiring Bee is GH¢500. Bee has indicated that it would accept a cash purchase offer of GH¢6.50 per share.

Required:
Identify whether Ape should proceed with the merger

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AFM – May 2019 – L3 – Q3b – Valuation of acquisitions and mergers"

  • 20 Marks

AFM – Nov 2017 – L3 – Q3 – Valuation of acquisitions and mergers

Calculating the valuation per share for minority and complete takeover of Fasco and Boscan, and discussing limitations of the approach.

Zed Ltd is considering the immediate purchase of some, or all, of the share capital of one of two firms—Fasco Ltd and Boscan Ltd. Both Fasco Ltd and Boscan Ltd have one million ordinary shares issued, and neither company has any debt capital outstanding.

Both firms are expected to pay a dividend in one year’s time—Fasco’s expected dividend amounting to 30p per share, and Boscan’s being 27p per share. Dividends will be paid annually and are expected to increase over time. Fasco’s dividends are expected to display perpetual growth at a compound rate of 6% per annum. Boscan’s dividend will grow at the high annual compound rate of 33⅓% until a dividend of 64p per share is reached in year 4. Thereafter, Boscan’s dividend will remain constant.

If Zed is able to purchase all the equity capital of either firm, then the reduced competition would enable Zed to save some advertising and administrative costs, which would amount to GH¢225,000 per annum indefinitely, and, in year 2, to sell some office space for GH¢800,000. These benefits and savings will only occur if a complete takeover is carried out. Zed would change some operations of any company completely taken over, the details are:

  • Fasco – No dividend would be paid until year 3. Year 3 dividend would be 25p per share, and dividends would then grow at 10% per annum indefinitely.
  • Boscan – No change in total dividends in years 1 to 4, but after year 4, dividend growth would be 25% per annum compound until year 7. Thereafter, annual dividends would remain constant at the year 7 amount per share.

An appropriate discount rate for the risk inherent in all the cash flows mentioned is 15%.

Required:
a) Calculate the valuation per share for a minority investment in each of the firms, Fasco and Boscan, which would provide the investor with a 15% rate of return. (6 marks)

b) Calculate the maximum amount per share which Zed should consider paying for each company in the event of a complete takeover. (8 marks)

c) Comment on any limitation of the approach used in part (a), and specify the other major factors which would be important to consider if the proposed valuations were being undertaken as a practical exercise. (6 marks)

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AFM – Nov 2017 – L3 – Q3 – Valuation of acquisitions and mergers"

  • 10 Marks

AT – May 2021 – L3 – Q5b – Mergers, amalgamation and reorganisation

Advise on the tax implications of Japan Rocks acquiring 60% of shares in Konadu Yiadom Ltd.

The shareholders of Japan Rocks, a computer chip manufacturing company based in Japan, are planning on acquiring 60% of the shares in Konadu Yiadom Ltd in Ghana. The return on income for Konadu Yiadom Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2020 showed a loss of GH¢3,600,000 and the financial cost of GH¢900,000.

Required:
Advise Japan Rocks and its shareholders on the income tax implications of the acquisition of shares by Japan Rocks and the treatment of financial cost.

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "AT – May 2021 – L3 – Q5b – Mergers, amalgamation and reorganisation"

  • 20 Marks

CR – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q1 – Consolidated Financial Statements

This question requires the preparation of a consolidated statement of financial position for Labone Group, considering investments in subsidiaries and intercompany transactions.

Below are the summarised statements of financial position of three entities: Labone Ltd (Labone), Nungua Ltd (Nungua), and Teshie Ltd (Teshie) as at 31 December 2021.

Statements of financial position as at 31 December 2021 Labone Nungua Teshie
Assets GH¢million GH¢million GH¢million
Non-current assets
Property, plant, and equipment 1,150 800 400
Investment in Nungua 560 – –
Investment in Teshie 60 – –
Other investment 140 – –
Total non-current assets 1,910 800 400
Current assets 490 200 100
Total assets 2,400 1,000 500
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Equity shares of GH¢1 each 400 320 200
Retained earnings 1,225 440 200
Other reserves 95 – –
Total equity 1,720 760 400
Non-current liabilities 300 80 40
Current liabilities 380 160 60
Total equity and liabilities 2,400 1,000 500

Additional information:

i) On 1 January 2018, Labone acquired 80% of the equity share capital of Nungua for cash consideration of GH¢560 million. At the same date, Labone acquired 70% of the equity share capital of Teshie for cash consideration. Labone has correctly recorded both transactions. At this time, the balances on the retained earnings, the fair values of non-controlling interests, and fair values of the identifiable net assets of Nungua and Teshie were as follows:

Nungua Teshie
Retained earnings GH¢300 million GH¢120 million
Fair value of non-controlling interests GH¢140 million GH¢80 million
Fair value of net assets GH¢640 million GH¢310 million

Any difference between the acquisition date fair value and book value of the identifiable net assets of both investees was due to land. Fair value adjustments should be deemed as temporary differences which are subject to tax of 20%. The fair values of identifiable net assets above are not yet adjusted for tax. Shortly after acquisition, Teshie incorporated the fair values (together with any tax effects) into its separate financial statements, but Nungua had not yet incorporated the fair values into its separate financial statements.

ii) On 1 October 2021, Labone disposed of 40% out of the 70% equity shares of Teshie for GH¢220 million. Labone credited the proceeds received to its “Investment in Teshie” and debited “Cash.” At this time, it was determined that the fair value of the remaining interest was GH¢180 million. Following the sale, Labone could only exert significant influence over Teshie.

iii) During the financial year, Labone transferred goods worth GH¢5 million every month to Teshie. By 31 December 2021, Teshie had not sold the last two months’ deliveries and had included them in its year-end inventory. Labone charges three-seventh (3/7) mark-up on all sales.

iv) Labone’s receivable balance includes GH¢12 million owed by Teshie in respect of the last three months’ sales. This balance agreed with the corresponding payables in Teshie’s financial statements.

v) In its separate financial statements, Labone has accounted for its investments in both Nungua and Teshie at cost. It is the policy of Labone group to measure goodwill in full and to record non-controlling interests at fair value at acquisition. Neither goodwill of Nungua nor that of Teshie has suffered any impairment since acquisition.

vi) Labone has two internal business segments: Construction Division and Merchandise Division. On 1 July 2021, the Construction Division entered into a 1-year fixed price contract to construct an ultra-modern office complex at a contract sum of GH¢60 million for a district government agency located in the Eastern zone of Ghana. Total estimated costs at the time the contract was concluded were GH¢52 million. Actual costs incurred up to 31 December 2021 amounted to GH¢32 million. At 31 December 2021, the Directors of Labone revised its total construction costs on the project to GH¢64 million. No progress payments have been received from the agency. The only entries made have been to include the costs incurred in Labone’s inventory. Labone measures progress to completion on the basis of cost.

vii) During the current year, Nungua and Teshie reported profits after tax of GH¢48 million and GH¢40 million respectively. Unless otherwise stated, it may be assumed that profits accrued evenly over the year and that no dividends were paid during the year.

(Note: Deferred tax adjustment should be ignored, unless otherwise indicated.)

Required:

Prepare the consolidated statement of financial position of the Labone Group as at 31 December 2021.

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "CR – Aug 2022 – L3 – Q1 – Consolidated Financial Statements"

  • 20 Marks

CR – Mar 2023 – L3 – Q1 – Consolidated Financial Statements

Prepare a consolidated statement of financial position for Abuakwa Group as at 31 December 2021.

Below are statements of financial position of three companies: Abuakwa, Tanoso, and Kwadaso as at 31 December 2021:

Statements of Financial Position as at 31 December 2021

Abuakwa (GH¢ million) Tanoso (GH¢ million) Kwadaso (GH¢ million)
Non-current assets
Tangible assets 358.0 169.5 120.0
Investments 170.0 6.5 –
Total Non-current assets 528.0 176.0 120.0
Current assets 264.0 172.0 116.0
Total assets 792.0 348.0 236.0

Equity and Liabilities

Abuakwa (GH¢ million) Tanoso (GH¢ million) Kwadaso (GH¢ million)
Equity
Share capital – Ordinary shares (GH¢2 each) 180.0 50.0 30.0
Preference shares (GH¢2 each) – 40.0 13.0
Retained earnings 330.0 66.0 56.0
Other reserves 50.0 23.0 8.0
Total equity 560.0 179.0 107.0
Current liabilities 232.0 169.0 129.0
Total equity and liabilities 792.0 348.0 236.0

Additional Information:

  1. Abuakwa acquired 20 million shares in Tanoso on 1 January 2019. The consideration, which has been correctly accounted for, was settled by Abuakwa issuing its own ordinary shares of 7.5 million. The fair value of non-controlling interest of Tanoso at the date of acquisition was GH¢25 million.
  2. The brand name of Tanoso had a fair value of GH¢2 million with a useful life of 5 years. At 31 December 2021, the brand’s recoverable amount was GH¢1.1 million.
  3. Abuakwa acquired 10.5 million shares in Kwadaso on 31 December 2019. Abuakwa satisfied this consideration by deferring cash payment for a year.
  4. Kwadaso’s net assets were uplifted by GH¢3 million on a non-depreciable land.
  5. Tanoso acquired 1.5 million shares of Kwadaso for immediate cash consideration of GH¢6.5 million.
  6. On 1 January 2021, Tanoso sold machinery to Abuakwa at a 20% profit on cost. Abuakwa depreciates this type of machinery at 10% per annum.
  7. Goodwill in Tanoso was impaired by 10%.
  8. Trade payables in Abuakwa include GH¢7 million due to foreign suppliers, with an unaccounted exchange loss of GH¢2 million.

Required:
Prepare the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2021 for the Abuakwa Group. (All figures should be stated in nearest GH¢0.1 million).

Login or create a free account to see answers

Login
Register

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Report an error
Report an error

You're reporting an error for "CR – Mar 2023 – L3 – Q1 – Consolidated Financial Statements"

Elevate your professional expertise across key business domains with our comprehensive training programs

Our offerings

Contact Info

  • +233203701923
    +233543919232
  • info@knowsia.com

Customer

Get In Touch

Follow us on our social media and get daily updates.

Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Envelope
Oops!

This feature is only available in selected plans.

Click here to view all plans

Click on the login button below to login if you’re already subscribed to a plan or click on the upgrade button below to upgrade your current plan.

Login
Upgrade Plan

If you’re not subscribed to a plan, click on the button below to choose a plan

Subscribe to a plan