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 $1.68 million fully installed and has a 10 year life. It will be depreciated to a book value of $212,333.00 and sold for that amount in year 10.

b. The Engineering Department spent $14,601.00 researching the various juicers.

c. Portions of the plant floor have been redesigned to accommodate the juicer at a cost of $22,626.00.

d. The PJX5 will reduce operating costs by $375,432.00 per year.

e. CSD’s marginal tax rate is 28.00%.

f. CSD is 69.00% equity-financed.

g. CSD’s 15.00-year, semi-annual pay, 6.07% coupon bond sells for $985.00.

h. CSD’s stock currently has a market value of $22.93 and Mr. Bensen believes the market estimates that dividends will grow at 3.78% forever. Next year’s dividend is projected to be $1.58.

Answer format: Percentage Round to: 2 decimal places (Example: 9.24%, % sign required. Will accept decimal format rounded to 4 decimal places (ex: 0.0924))

Answer 1