Question

Caspian Sea Drinks is considering the purchase of a plum juicer – the PJX5. There is no planned increase in production. The PJX5 will reduce costs by squeezing more juice from each plum and doing so in a more efficient manner. Mr. Bensen gave Derek the following information. What is the IRR of the PJX5?

a. The PJX5 will cost $1.79 million fully installed and has a 10 year life. It will be depreciated to a book value of $122,714.00 and sold for that amount in year 10.

b. The Engineering Department spent $25,013.00 researching the various juicers.

c. Portions of the plant floor have been redesigned to accommodate the juicer at a cost of $19,473.00.

d. The PJX5 will reduce operating costs by $355,581.00 per year.

e. CSD’s marginal tax rate is 31.00%.

f. CSD is 58.00% equity-financed.

g. CSD’s 17.00-year, semi-annual pay, 6.87% coupon bond sells for $961.00.

h. CSD’s stock currently has a market value of $22.30 and Mr. Bensen believes the market estimates that dividends will grow at 4.30% forever. Next year’s dividend is projected to be $1.77.

(Can you please show how to find answer thank you)

Answer 1

IRR = 10.78%

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