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On 1 January 2017, Magnum acquired 90% of the equity share capital of Picaccio in a share exchange in which Magnum issued two (2) new shares for every three (3) shares it acquired in Picaccio. Additionally, on 31 December 2017, Magnum will pay the shareholders of Picaccio RM1.76 per share acquired. Magnums cost of capital is 10% per annum. At the date of acquisition, market value for shares of Magnum and Picaccio are RM7.00 and RM3.50 each, respectively. Below are Statement of Comprehensive Income for Year Ended 2017 for both companies:- Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 30 September 2017 Magnum Picaccio RM'000 RM'000 Revenue 64,600 38,000 Cost of sales (51,200) (26,000) Gross Profit 13,400 12,000 Distribution costs (1,600) (1,800) Administrative expenses (3,800) (2,400) Investment Income 500 NIL Finance Costs (420) NIL Profit before tax 8,080 7,800 Income Tax Expenses (2,800) (1,600) Profit for the year 5,280 6,200 Equity as at 1 October 2016 Equity shares of RM1 each 30,000 10,000 Retained Earnings 54,000 36,000 The following information is relevant: (i) At the date of acquisition, the fair values of Picaccios assets were equal to their carrying amounts with the exception of two items:- - An item of plant had a fair value of RM1.8 million above its carrying amount. The remaining life of the plant at the date of acquisition was three years. Depreciation is charged to cost of sales. - Picaccio had a contingent liability which Magnum estimated to have a fair value of RM350,000. This has not changed as at 30 September 2017. Picaccio has not incorporated these fair value changes into its financial statements. 6 (ii) Magnums policy is to value the non-controlling interest at fair value at the date of acquisition. For this purpose, Picaccios share price at that date can be deemed to be representative of the fair value of the shares held by the non-controlling interest.

Required: Calculate the consolidated goodwill at the date of acquisition of Picaccio. Show all relevant workings. (30 marks)

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