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 NPV of the PJX5?

a. The PJX5 will cost $1.81 million fully installed and has a 10 year life. It will be depreciated to a book value of $289,733.00 and sold for that amount in year 10.

b. The Engineering Department spent $31,316.00 researching the various juicers.

c. Portions of the plant floor have been redesigned to accommodate the juicer at a cost of $19,519.00.

d. The PJX5 will reduce operating costs by $487,785.00 per year.

e. CSD’s marginal tax rate is 31.00%.

f. CSD is 61.00% equity-financed.

g. CSD’s 11.00-year, semi-annual pay, 6.22% coupon bond sells for $1,043.00.

h. CSD’s stock currently has a market value of $23.73 and Mr. Bensen believes the market estimates that dividends will grow at 3.76% forever. Next year’s dividend is projected to be $1.79.

Answer 1