Required: (a) Identify FOUR key ratios/measures used by investors, and FOUR key ratios/measures used by lenders, (eight measures in total), when using published financial statements as a basis for assessing performance, and: (i) Clearly explain the significance of each ratio/measure in evaluation of performance by investors & lenders; (16 marks) (ii) Calculate each of the ratios or measures. (8 marks) (b) Based on the ratios/measures you have identified and calculated in (a) and the information in the appendix, assess the performance of the proposed acquisition from the perspective of both investors and lenders. (18 marks) (c) Discuss why published financial statements are less useful to managers than other forms of information. (4 marks) (d) Explain how a mission statement can contribute to organisational success, and formulate a potential mission statement for use in the proposed acquisition. (8 marks) (e) Based upon the objectives and mission statement proposed in (d): (i) Identify the critical success factors (CSF) and list KPIs key performance indicators for each CSF that should be monitored to ensure the acquisition is successful, and identify how the KPIs will be measured (18 marks) (ii) Clearly explain/justify the reasons for proposing each measure. (10 marks) (f) Critically evaluate the use of equity, loans, or both, to finance the investment. (12 marks) (g) Demonstrate professional skills in research, presentation and communication with full references and an appropriate bibliography. (6 marks) Total (100 marks)