10.3 Giant plc bought a majority shareholding in Jack Ltd, on 31 March. On that date the...
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10.3 Giant plc bought a majority shareholding in Jack Ltd, on 31 March. On that date the statements of financial position of the two companies were as follows:
Statements of financial position as at 31 March Giant plc Jack Ltd
£m £m ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Land 27 12 Plant 55 8 Vehicles 18 7 100 27 Investment 10 million shares of Jack Ltd 30 –
130 27 Current assets Inventories 33 13 Trade receivables 42 17 Cash 22 5 97 35 Total assets 227 62 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Called-up share capital: ordinary shares of £1 each, fully paid 50 10 Share premium account 40 5 Revaluation reserve – 8 Retained earnings 46 7 136 30 Non-current liabilities Borrowings – loan notes 50 13 Current liabilities Trade payables 41 19 Total equity and liabilities 227 62 Required:
Assume that the statement of financial position values of Jack Ltd’s assets represent
‘fair’ values. Prepare the group statement of financial position immediately following the takeover.
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Financial Accounting For Decision Makers
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8th Edition
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