(a)[8]
Use Table 4 and Table 5 together with lines 82–92. Suppose NH acquires EatBest in 2021 and nothing else changes. Calculate the forecast:
- profit before tax for the financial year ended 31 October 2021 [3]
- net assets as at 31 October 2021. [5]
(b)[12]
Use your answers to 4(a) together with any other information. Discuss whether NH’s shareholders ought to support the proposed takeover of EatBest.