(a(i))[2]
Calculate for Alpha plc: Profit margin.
(a(ii))[2]
Calculate for Alpha plc: Income gearing.
(a(iii))[2]
Calculate for Alpha plc: Earnings per share.
(a(iv))[2]
Calculate for Alpha plc: Price earnings ratio.
(a(v))[2]
Calculate for Alpha plc: Dividend yield.
(a(vi))[2]
Calculate for Alpha plc: Total dividend paid.
(a(vii))[2]
Calculate for Alpha plc: Dividend cover.
(b)[6]
Suggest one reason for the difference between the two companies for each of the following: (i) Profit margin, (ii) Income gearing, (iii) Earnings per share, (iv) Price earnings ratio, (v) Dividend yield, (vi) Market value of one share.
(c)[5]
Suggest, with reasons, in which company Amit should invest.