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CIMAPRA19-F02-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 115 Discussion

GG's gearing is currently 50% compared to the industry average of 40% (both measured as debt/equity). GG's debt is all in the form of a single bank loan that is repayable in five years' time. The directors of GG are seeking to raise finance for a new project and they are considering an additional bank loan from the same bank.Which of the following would prevent the bank from lending the finance for the project in the form of a new bank loan?
B) A projected decrease in interest cover that would breach a covenant on the existing loan.
A) A covenant on the existing bank loan that restricts the level of dividend that can be paid.
C) The revaluation of GG's property that shows an increase in its value since the existing bank loan was taken out.
D) A projected lack of profits to be able to claim tax relief on the additional interest arising from the new loan.

CIMAPRA19-F02-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 115 Discussion

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Question #: 115
Topic #: 2
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GG's gearing is currently 50% compared to the industry average of 40% (both measured as debt/equity). GG's debt is all in the form of a single bank loan that is repayable in five years' time. The directors of GG are seeking to raise finance for a new project and they are considering an additional bank loan from the same bank.

Which of the following would prevent the bank from lending the finance for the project in the form of a new bank loan?

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Audria
7 months ago
A covenant on dividends could really limit their options.
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Shonda
7 months ago
I think a lack of profits would definitely be a problem.
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Lauran
7 months ago
Definitely a red flag for the bank!
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Luis
8 months ago
Wait, how can they take on more debt with that gearing?
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Leanna
8 months ago
GG's gearing is higher than the industry average.
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Leonora
8 months ago
The lack of profits for tax relief on the new loan's interest sounds like a valid reason for the bank to hesitate. I think that could be a big issue.
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Charisse
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like a property revaluation increasing in value wouldn't necessarily stop the bank from lending. It seems more positive than negative.
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Linwood
9 months ago
I think the interest cover ratio is crucial here. If it's projected to decrease, it might breach existing covenants, which could prevent the new loan.
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Lina
9 months ago
I remember studying covenants and how they can limit a company's financial flexibility. A restriction on dividends could definitely be a concern.
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Lilli
9 months ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The question is really testing our understanding of loan covenants and how they can restrict further borrowing. I think option B is the most likely answer here.
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Billi
9 months ago
Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. The question is asking what would prevent the bank from lending more, so I need to look at the existing loan conditions and see if any of those would be an issue.
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Daryl
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to carefully read through the details about GG's current financing and the potential new loan to figure out which option is most likely to prevent the new loan.
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Rikki
9 months ago
This question seems straightforward - I think the key is to focus on the covenants and restrictions on the existing bank loan that could prevent the bank from lending more.
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Brittni
10 months ago
I'm just hoping GG doesn't end up in a real GGgly mess with all this debt. The bank better be careful, or they might find themselves in a real bind!
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Shawnda
10 months ago
Haha, the bank must be feeling pretty geared up to lend GG more money. But they'd better not be too leveraged, or they might find themselves in a sticky situation!
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Lanie
10 months ago
C is the answer. The revaluation of the property would give GG more collateral, so the bank should be willing to lend them more.
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Flo
10 months ago
D seems like the correct answer to me. If GG doesn't have enough profits to claim tax relief on the new loan, the bank won't lend them the money.
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Tammi
6 months ago
Good point! Both D and B could be deal-breakers for the bank.
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Oretha
7 months ago
True, without profits, the bank might hesitate.
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Odelia
7 months ago
I agree, D makes the most sense. No profits, no tax relief.
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Fernanda
8 months ago
But what about B? A decrease in interest cover could be a big issue too.
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Ernie
11 months ago
I see your point, Ivette. It's important to consider all potential risks before taking on additional debt.
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Ivette
11 months ago
But what about option B? A decrease in interest cover could also be a concern for the bank.
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Rashida
11 months ago
I agree with Glen, a covenant on the existing loan could restrict the level of dividend.
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Isaac
12 months ago
I think the answer is B. A decrease in interest cover would definitely breach the existing loan covenant, preventing the bank from lending more money.
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Mignon
10 months ago
That's true, it would be a red flag for the bank when considering a new loan.
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Ronnie
10 months ago
I agree, a decrease in interest cover would definitely breach the existing loan covenant.
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Glen
12 months ago
I think option A would prevent the bank from lending the finance.
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