Although Homeland plc was a public limited company, it was not listed on a recognised stock exchange. However, Daniel was keen for the business to become listed and felt that it should be floated immediately after the current expansion phase was completed in three years' time. He, therefore, saw Vulturus Ltd as providing 'bridging' finance to help Homeland plc through the period leading up to a public flotation. The Bennett family owned most of the shares of Homeland plc and Daniel was prepared to issue a further 100,000 shares to Vulturus Ltd to help finance the business. He expected Vulturus Ltd to pay RM8 a share. Daniel pointed out that a similar business listed on the London Stock Exchange had a price/earnings ratio of 22 times and so the shares of Homeland plc were a real bargain that Vulturus Ltd should snap up quickly. Daniel was relaxed about the outcome of the meeting as he felt that he held all the cards. The business was a great investment for those who were able to see its potential and, if Vulturus Ltd did not see it, others surely would. Required: (a) Analyse the performance and position of Homeland plc over the period that Daniel Bennett has been Chairman and Chief executive and comment on the changes that have occurred since Jack Bennett retired. (b) Examine the offer that has been made to Vulturus Ltd and state whether or not you feel the offer should be accepted. (c) What advice would you give Daniel concerning the future of Homeland plc? Although Homeland plc was a public limited company, it was not listed on a recognised stock exchange. However, Daniel was keen for the business to become listed and felt that it should be floated immediately after the current expansion phase was completed in three years' time. He, therefore, saw Vulturus Ltd as providing 'bridging' finance to help Homeland plc through the period leading up to a public flotation. The Bennett family owned most of the shares of Homeland plc and Daniel was prepared to issue a further 100,000 shares to Vulturus Ltd to help finance the business. He expected Vulturus Ltd to pay RM8 a share. Daniel pointed out that a similar business listed on the London Stock Exchange had a price/earnings ratio of 22 times and so the shares of Homeland plc were a real bargain that Vulturus Ltd should snap up quickly. Daniel was relaxed about the outcome of the meeting as he felt that he held all the cards. The business was a great investment for those who were able to see its potential and, if Vulturus Ltd did not see it, others surely would. Required: (a) Analyse the performance and position of Homeland plc over the period that Daniel Bennett has been Chairman and Chief executive and comment on the changes that have occurred since Jack Bennett retired. (b) Examine the offer that has been made to Vulturus Ltd and state whether or not you feel the offer should be accepted. (c) What advice would you give Daniel concerning the future of Homeland plc? Although Homeland plc was a public limited company, it was not listed on a recognised stock exchange. However, Daniel was keen for the business to become listed and felt that it should be floated immediately after the current expansion phase was completed in three years' time. He, therefore, saw Vulturus Ltd as providing 'bridging' finance to help Homeland plc through the period leading up to a public flotation. The Bennett family owned most of the shares of Homeland plc and Daniel was prepared to issue a further 100,000 shares to Vulturus Ltd to help finance the business. He expected Vulturus Ltd to pay RM8 a share. Daniel pointed out that a similar business listed on the London Stock Exchange had a price/earnings ratio of 22 times and so the shares of Homeland plc were a real bargain that Vulturus Ltd should snap up quickly. Daniel was relaxed about the outcome of the meeting as he felt that he held all the cards. The business was a great investment for those who were able to see its potential and, if Vulturus Ltd did not see it, others surely would. Required: (a) Analyse the performance and position of Homeland plc over the period that Daniel Bennett has been Chairman and Chief executive and comment on the changes that have occurred since Jack Bennett retired. (b) Examine the offer that has been made to Vulturus Ltd and state whether or not you feel the offer should be accepted. (c) What advice would you give Daniel concerning the future of Homeland plc?