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QUESTION 4 (25) Nexcare (Ltd) operate a number of car washes and auto valet services....

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QUESTION 4 (25) Nexcare (Ltd) operate a number of car washes and auto valet services. The company has experienced a reasonable trading year. They are deciding whether to pay out R248 000 in accumulated cash in the form of dividend to shareholders or embark on a share repurchase campaign. Current earnings are R7,20 per share and the share sells for R80 Their abbreviated balance sheet before paying out the dividend is as follows: Assets Equity and Liabilities 400 000 Equity 620 000 Tangible assets Inventories 40 000 Debt 180 000 60 000 Receivables Bank/cash Total 300 000 800 000 Total 800 000 Required: Determine the net asset value of the firm should the company not exercise the option to repurchase its shares. Determine the new share price, EPS and price earnings ratio under both alternatives (ie. Pay the dividend or repurchase the shares)

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