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Johnny’s Lunches is considering purchasing a new, energy-efficient grill. The grill will cost $40,000 and will be depreciated straight-line over 3 years. It will be sold for scrap metal after 5 years for $10,000. The grill will have no effect on revenues but will save Johnny’s $20,000 in energy expenses. The tax rate is 30%.
Required:
a. What are the operating cash flows in each year?
b. What are the total cash flows in each year?
c. Assuming the discount rate is 12%, calculate the net present
value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be
purchased?
Question a:
Operating Cash Flow in Year 1 is $18,000
Operating Cash Flow in Year 2 is $18,000
Operating Cash Flow in Year 3 is $18,000
Operating Cash Flow in Year 4 is $14,000
Operating Cash Flow in Year 5 is $14,000
Question b:
Total Cash Flow in Year 0 is -$40,000
Total Cash Flow in Year 1 is $18,000
Total Cash Flow in Year 2 is $18,000
Total Cash Flow in Year 3 is $18,000
Total Cash Flow in Year 4 is $14,000
Total Cash Flow in Year 5 is $21,000
Question c:
NPV of the cash flow stream is $24,046.18
Yes, Grill should be purchased since NPV > 0