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Johnny’s Lunches is considering purchasing a new, energy-efficient grill. The grill will cost $49,000 and will be depreciated straight-line over 3 years. It will be sold for scrap metal after 5 years for $12,250. The grill will have no effect on revenues but will save Johnny’s $24,500 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?
Year | Purchase cost | OCF= Savings+ tax shield on depreciation | Salvage after tax | Total cash flow |
0 | -49000 | -49000 | ||
1 | 22050 | 22050 | ||
2 | 22050 | 22050 | ||
3 | 22050 | 22050 | ||
4 | 17150 | 17150 | ||
5 | 17150 | 8575 | 25725 |
NPV= | 29456.57 |
Yes, since NPV is positive.
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