CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Exam - Topic 7 Question 105 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-F03-1 exam

Question #: 105
Topic #: 7

MAN is a manufacturing company that is based in country M and sells almost exclusively to customers in country M, priced in the local currency, M$.

MAN wishes to expand the business by acquiring a company that manufactures similar products but has a more global customer base. It is particularly interested in selling to customers in country P, which uses currency P$ but recognises that the P$ is generally quite volatile against the M$.

Country P uses the same language as country M, has free entry of labour from country M,no exchange controls or withholding tax and a favourable double tax treaty.

Which of the following companies would be most suitable takeover candidates for MAN to investigate further?

AA company based in country M with a global customer base including country P.

BA company based in country P with a global customer base including country P.

CA company based in country M with a shared interest in selling in country P.

DA company based in country P with a large proportion of customers in country M.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D

by Miesha at Jan 26, 2025, 12:40 AM

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Marisha

6 months ago

C is interesting, but does it really have a strong global presence?

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Lashandra

6 months ago

Wait, isn't the P$ really volatile? That could be risky!

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Christene

6 months ago

D could work too, especially with customers in country M.

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Cecily

7 months ago

I disagree, A could be more suitable with its global reach.

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Luther

7 months ago

Option B seems like the best fit since it's based in country P.

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Dyan

7 months ago

I keep thinking about option D; it seems appealing because it has customers in country M, but does that really help MAN expand into country P effectively?

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Erin

7 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to consider market entry strategies, and I feel like option C might be a good compromise, but I’m not entirely confident.

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Dacia

8 months ago

I think option A could be a strong candidate since it already has a global reach, but I'm worried about how the currency volatility might affect profits.

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Devon

8 months ago

I remember discussing how a company based in country P might have better insights into the local market, but I'm not sure if that's the best option for MAN.

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Han

8 months ago

I'm leaning towards Option C. A company in M that's already interested in P seems like a good fit, and the shared language and lack of barriers would make integration easier.

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Edna

8 months ago

Option A looks like the best choice to me. A company based in M with a global customer base, including P, would give MAN the international exposure they want while minimizing currency risk.

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Katie

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a lot of factors to consider, like the currency volatility, the customer base, and the location of the target company. I'll need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each option.

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Dick

8 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I'd focus on the key details - MAN wants to expand into country P, which has a volatile currency, and the exam is asking about the best takeover candidate.

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Erasmo

1 year ago

Option B looks pretty good to me. A company based in country P with a global customer base, including country P, would already have the necessary expertise to navigate the P$ market. Plus, they'd have the language and cultural similarities to work well with MAN.

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Kathrine

1 year ago

That's true, but they may not have the same level of expertise in dealing with the P$ market as a company based in country P.

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Giuseppe

1 year ago

But what about option D? A company based in country P with customers in country M could also be a good fit.

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Sherita

1 year ago

I agree, it would make the transition smoother for MAN.

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Leonida

1 year ago

Option B sounds like a solid choice. They already have experience with the P$ market.

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Kattie

1 year ago

Haha, Option D is just asking for trouble. A company based in country P with a large proportion of customers in country M? That's like trying to mix oil and water!

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Stefany

1 year ago

B: I agree, it's important to consider the stability and compatibility of the customer bases when expanding internationally.

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Zita

1 year ago

A: Yeah, Option D sounds like a risky move. Mixing currencies and customer bases like that could lead to a lot of complications.

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Gaston

1 year ago

I don't know, I'm leaning towards Option C. A company based in country M with a shared interest in selling in country P could be a good fit, and they'd already have some local knowledge and connections.

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Johnson

1 year ago

Option A seems like the obvious choice here. A company based in country M with a global customer base, including country P, would have the necessary experience and infrastructure to help MAN expand into the P$ market.

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Dustin

1 year ago

That's a good point, but I still think option B is more aligned with MAN's goal of expanding into country P.

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Yen

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe option A would be better because it already has a global customer base.

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Dustin

1 year ago

I think option B is the most suitable candidate.

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