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 $2.30 million fully installed and has a 10 year life. It will be depreciated to a book value of $166,915.00 and sold for that amount in year 10.

b. The Engineering Department spent $32,708.00 researching the various juicers.

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c. Portions of the plant floor have been redesigned to accommodate the juicer at a cost of $20,910.00.

d. The PJX5 will reduce operating costs by $353,877.00 per year.

e. CSD’s marginal tax rate is 31.00%.

f. CSD is 55.00% equity-financed.

g. CSD’s 14.00-year, semi-annual pay, 5.84% coupon bond sells for $993.00.

h. CSD’s stock currently has a market value of $23.66 and Mr. Bensen believes the market estimates that dividends will grow at 3.77% forever. Next year’s dividend is projected to be $1.76.

Answer 1