$($a$)$ Summarise the combined effects of the boycott sentiment and cost pressures

mentioned by Hong Leong Investment Bank. Relate your answer with the potential longterm impacts on Nestle $($Malaysia$)$ Bhd$$s market position and profitability.

$(10$ marks$)$

$($b$)$ Consider you were part of Nestle $($Malaysia$)$ Bhd$\text{'}$s strategic planning team, recommend

innovative strategies to propose in order to mitigate the impact of weak domestic

spending on the company's topline growth.

$(10$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ Value of the Price to Equity ratio for Nestle shares if: $-$

$$ Current share price $=$ RM$108\mathrm{.}40$

$$ Number of Shares Outstanding $=234$ million

$$ Profit for the year $=$ RM$662,970,000$

$(10$ marks$)$