Computeq Ltd is a listed company incorporated in NSW with an issued capital of $20 million. It is mainly a computer hardware company which produces computer equipment and supplies the parts to globally renowned and branded computer companies. Mints Ltd holds 40 per cent of the issued capital of Computeq. Miles Ltd holds 35 per cent and the remaining 25 per cent is held by a diverse group of shareholders. All of these shares are 'ordinary' shares, holding same rights, privileges, burdens and liabilities to all members. The company is located in North Ryde due to its proximity to the Macquarie University Research Park and the fact that the business advice they received suggested that the area is good for Computeq's type of business. Other than the directors, there are 56 employees at Computeq. Very recently Computeq tendered for the construction of a large hardware production plants in Parramatta and is likely to be the successful bidder. It will need an injection of funds to construct the production plant. The

Computeq Ltd is a listed company incorporated in NSW with an issued capital of $20 million. It is mainly a computer hardware company which produces computer equipment and supplies the parts to globally renowned and branded computer companies. Mints Ltd holds 40 per cent of the issued capital of Computeq. Miles Ltd holds 35 per cent and the remaining 25 per cent is held by a diverse group of shareholders. All of these shares are 'ordinary' shares, holding same rights, privileges, burdens and liabilities to all members. The company is located in North Ryde due to its proximity to the Macquarie University Research Park and the fact that the business advice they received suggested that the area is good for Computeq's type of business. Other than the directors, there are 56 employees at Computeq. Very recently Computeq tendered for the construction of a large hardware production plants in Parramatta and is likely to be the successful bidder. It will need an injection of funds to construct the production plant. The

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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