$m Non-current assets (book value) Current assets 30 18 Non-current liabilities Current liabilities 12 10

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The owners of a private company wish to dispose of their entire investment in the company. The company has an issued share capital of $1m of $0.50 nominal value ordinary shares. The owners
have made the following valuations of the company's assets and liabilities:
$m
Non-current assets (book value)
Current assets
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
30
18
12
10
The net realisable value of the non-current assets exceeds their book value by $4m. The current assets include $2m of accounts receivable which are thought to be irrecoverable.
What is the minimum price per share that the owners should accept for the company (to the nearest whole $)?
Transcribed Image Text:The owners of a private company wish to dispose of their entire investment in the company. The company has an issued share capital of $1m of $0.50 nominal value ordinary shares. The owners have made the following valuations of the company's assets and liabilities: $m Non-current assets (book value) Current assets Non-current liabilities Current liabilities 30 18 12 10 The net realisable value of the non-current assets exceeds their book value by $4m. The current assets include $2m of accounts receivable which are thought to be irrecoverable. What is the minimum price per share that the owners should accept for the company (to the nearest whole $)?
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