Question: Question 1 ( 2 5 Marks ) Apple Limited, South Africa, is a specialist manufacturer of security doors and gates. In seeking to expand its

Question 1(25 Marks) Apple Limited, South Africa, is a specialist manufacturer of security doors and gates. In seeking to expand its operations, it could acquire a Dutch subsidiary company, Purple Guard, or set up a new division in its home market. The relevant figures for these two options are: Set up new division at home Rand Cost of setting up premises 35000000 Cost of machinery 18000000 Annual sales 41500000 Annual variable cost 13000000 Head office expenses 6000000 o The Head office expense includes existing head office expense of R 1500000 Depreciation: machinery 10% on cost annually 1800000 Acquisition Euro Acquire shares from existing shareholders 15000000 Redundancy costs 6000000 Annual Sales 32000000 Annual variable costs 16000000 Annual fixed costs 6000000 Consultants fees 5000500 Additional information: The project is expected to last for 10 years. Apple Limited, current cost of capital is 13%. The Dutch inflation is expected to be below the South African inflation by 2% per year, throughout the life of this investment. The current exchange spot rate is R20 to the Euro (). Required: 1.1 Make all necessary calculations for the two options and advise Apple Limited on the viability of these two opportunities. (25 Marks)

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