Inge Larsen is the principal shareholder in Larsen Locations Limited. Her company provides services to businesses who are in the process of moving from one location to another. Inge and her staff plan...

Inge Larsen is the principal shareholder in Larsen Locations Limited. Her company provides services to businesses who are in the process of moving from one location to another. Inge and her staff plan the moves in detail, ensuring that all arrangements are made and that the move goes smoothly. Lately, the company has itself moved into larger premises and has taken on more staff.

Tom Wilton runs The Wilton Group plc, of which he is the major shareholder; the company’s principal activity is similar to Larsen’s. He is considering making an offer to Inge to buy the business from her, so that he can consolidate Wilton’s position as market leader in the region. He does not want Inge Larsen to know anything about his possible interest in her company until he has completed some basic financial analysis.