Gearing [10] (ii) Dividend Yield [10] Return on Capital Employed
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Dividend Policy [7] The dividend per share in 2012 is 1.33c. This is expected to increase to 1.7c in 2013. The dividend yield is 1.11% in 2012. This is expected to increase to 1.2% in 2013. The debenture holders will be pleased with the low percentage yield. However, they may be concerned over the upward trend. Prime concern for debenture holders is the company’s ability to redeem the debentures.
[8] (iv) Price/Earnings Ratio Dividend Yield 2013
[9] (v) Projected Market Value 2013 [8]
Debenture Holders The question asks whether debenture holders will be happy. Debenture holders are concerned with the company’s ability to repay the debenture and the debenture interest.