Question

Integrative—Complete investment decision   

Wells Printing is considering the purchase of a new printing press. The total installed cost of the press is $2.11 million. This outlay would be partially offset by the sale of an existing press. The old press has zero book​ value, cost $1.02 million 10 years​ ago, and can be sold currently for $1.28 million before taxes. As a result of acquisition of the new​ press, sales in each of the next 5 years are expected to be $1.57 million higher than with the existing​ press, but product costs​ (excluding depreciation) will represent 46% of sales. The new press will not affect the​ firm's net working capital requirements. The new press will be depreciated under MACR

Rounded Depreciation Percentages by Recovery Year Using MACRS for First Four Property Classes
	Percentage by recovery​ year*
Recovery year	3 years	5 years	7 years	10 years
1	33​%	20​%	14​%	10​%
2	45​%	32​%	25​%	18​%
3	15​%	19​%	18​%	14​%
4	7​%	12​%	12​%	12​%
5		12​%	9​%	9​%
6		5​%	9​%	8​%
7			9​%	7​%
8			4​%	6​%
9				6​%
10				6​%
11				4​%
Totals	100​%	100​%	100​%	100​%
​*These percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole percent to simplify calculations while retaining realism. To calculate the actual depreciation for tax​ purposes, be sure to apply the actual unrounded percentages or directly apply​ double-declining balance​ (200%) depreciation using the​ half-year convention.

using a​ 5-year recovery period. The firm is subject to a 40% tax rate. Wells​ Printing's cost of capital is 11.1%.​(Note: Assume that the old and the new presses will each have a terminal value of $0 at the end of year​ 6.)

a. Determine the initial investment required by the new press.

b. Determine the operating cash flows attributable to the new press.​ (Note: Be sure to consider the depreciation in year​ 6.)

c. Determine the payback period.

d. Determine the net present value​ (NPV) and the internal rate of return​ (IRR) related to the proposed new press.

e. Make a recommendation to accept or reject the new​ press, and justify your answer.

Answer 1