1. Ricardo bought 150 shares in SmartBoots Pic when they were originally issued. The fully-paid issue price was 2.50 per share. However, it was a partly-paid issue, and Ricardo only paid 0.75 per share (the partly-paid issue price). Ricardo has not paid anything further towards the shares since the original issue. The current share price is 3.50. In respect of Ricardo's total wealth as of today, what is the maximum loss he would suffer if SmartBoots Plc was to suddenly fail with heavy losses. a) Nothing b) 787.50 c) 525 d) Loss is unlimited [2 marks] 2. Two years ago, ABC issued a convertible loan stock which permits holders to convert 100 nominal into 25 ordinary shares after 3 years. The convertible securities were issued at 10% below par and are now priced in the market at 10% above par. The current dividend yield on the shares is 4% per annum and the last annual dividend per share was 10p. Which of the following statements is correct two years after issue? a) The effective conversion premium per share is 1.10; the effective conversion price per share is 3.60. b) The effective conversion premium per share is 4.40; the effective conversion price per share is 1.90. c) The effective conversion premium per share is 3.60; the effective conversion price per share is 1.10. d) The effective conversion premium per share is 1.90; the effective conversion price per share is 4.40. [2 marks] 3. Which of the following practices is least likely to address the principal-agent problem in respect of directors and shareholders? a) Ensure that the company operates in a heavily regulated sector. b) Pay for external auditors to provide an independent review of the corporate accounts prior to the shareholders receiving their copy. c) Pay the directors a higher salary such that they are keener to continue their role and not move to a competitor. d) Remunerate the directors with share options which are not exercisable for 5 years