GAVI plc is highly involved in research for diagnostic solutions in respect of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It plans to purchase a new piece of equipment to supply a new product, Tedros.

a) Outline and provide a brief analysis of the possible sources of finance available to GAVI plc to make its planned equipment purchase if internal funding sources are not available.

b) As part of your suggested readings on the financial statement analysis Moodle Book on your module, selected reports highlight the financial impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Based on your studies of the module and taking into account the issues raised in the reports, what would you consider likely to impact GAVI plc the most?