Chapter 11, Problem 3MC

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Company S desires to add a new line to its product mix. For the purpose of this the analysis of capital budgeting are conducted by person X an MBA graduate. In order to set up this a machinery should be installed. For this installation company incurred certain additional expenses such as installation expenses and shipping charge etc. The machinery has a 4 years’ life with a salvage value of $25000.

The new line leads to increase sales. It results to an increase in company’s net working capital by 12% value of sales. Company’s tax rate is 25% and risk adjusted cost of capital and weighted average cost of capital for an average project is 10%.

To discuss: The reason why inflation significant in forecasting cash flows and calculate yearly sales revenues and costs.