(a)[5]
Draw up the statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 December 2024. A total column must be shown.
(b)[2]
Calculate, to two decimal places, the return on capital employed for the year 2024.
(c(i))[2]
Calculate, to two decimal places, the gearing ratio for both the years 2023 and 2024.
(c(ii))[4]
Comment on the gearing ratio using the calculations in (c)(i).
(d(i))[3]
Calculate the proposed final dividend per share for 2024.
(d(ii))[4]
Explain why the directors want to raise the dividend cover for 2024.
(e)[5]
Comment on the company’s 2024 price/earnings (PE) ratio compared with the company’s PE ratio in 2023. Support your answer with calculations.