CIMA Financial Strategy F3 Question # 75 Topic 8 Discussion

CIMA Financial Strategy F3 Question # 75 Topic 8 Discussion

F3 Exam Topic 8 Question 75 Discussion:
Question #: 75
Topic #: 8

Company W is a manufacturing company with three divisions, all of which are making profits:

• Division A which manufactures cars

• Division B which manufactures trucks

• Division C which manufactures agricultural machinery

Company W is facing severe competitive pressure in all of its markets, and is currently operating with a high level of gearing Company W's latest forecasts suggest that it needs to raise cash to avoid breaching loan covenants on its existing debt finance in 6 months' time

In a recent strategy review. Divisions A and B were identified as being the core divisions of Company W

The management of Division C is known to be interested in the possibility of a management buy-out. Company Z is known to be interested in making a takeover bid for Company W's truck manufacturing division

A rival to Company W has recently successfully demerged its business, this was well received by the Financial markets

Which of the following exit strategies will be most suitable for company W?


A.

Sale of Division B to Company Z


B.

Closure of Division


C.

Management buy-out of Division C


D.

Demerger of Division C


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