The equity section of the balance sheet of Gasparo Ltd as at 31 December 2023 showed the following:

The following events subsequently occurred:
• In May 2024, the company paid the final dividend of 11 pence per share in relation to the year ended 31 December 2023.
• In September 2024, it paid an interim dividend of 3 pence per share.
• In November 2024, the company issued 60,000 new ordinary shares at a premium of 90 pence per share.
The company reported a final profit after tax of £61,000 for the year ended 31 December 2024 and made a transfer of £10,000 to general reserve. A final dividend of 15 pence per share for the year ended 31 December 2024 is proposed.
Required:
Prepare the statement of changes in equity for Gasparo Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2024.

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Share capital (200,000 ordinary shares of 25p each) Share premium General reserve Retained earnings Total equity '000 50 97 42 198 387