Peggy's Manufacturers Ltd: Financial Profile The Land Bank has been approached by both companies for a R1.5 million loan. Dr Mzu, the bank manager needs to evaluate whether the companies are able to service the loan interest and principal repayments. Required: (a) The manager of Land Bank has asked you to investigate the two-year trend in the financial performance and position of the two companies. He wants you to assess whether the companies would be able to service the R1.5 million loan should it be granted to either company. 1. Calculate the ratios provided in the table provided (show your workings clearly and round your calculations to two decimal places). (28 marks) II. Write a brief report to the bank manager indicating clearly which company would be less risky to lend the R1.5 million to. ( 32 marks) (b) Explain to the bank manager why the cash flow statement should also be analyzed when making lending type decisions. (20 marks) Peggy's Manufacturers Ltd: Financial Profile The Land Bank has been approached by both companies for a R1.5 million loan. Dr Mzu, the bank manager needs to evaluate whether the companies are able to service the loan interest and principal repayments. Required: (a) The manager of Land Bank has asked you to investigate the two-year trend in the financial performance and position of the two companies. He wants you to assess whether the companies would be able to service the R1.5 million loan should it be granted to either company. 1. Calculate the ratios provided in the table provided (show your workings clearly and round your calculations to two decimal places). (28 marks) II. Write a brief report to the bank manager indicating clearly which company would be less risky to lend the R1.5 million to. ( 32 marks) (b) Explain to the bank manager why the cash flow statement should also be analyzed when making lending type decisions. (20 marks)