Reference no: EM132641176
Question - Beta Electronics is a firm specialising in manufacturing electronic components in Fiji. The firm's management is considering replacing the hand-operated machine with a fully automated machine. The company pays tax on profits at a rate of 20%. The cost details of existing and proposed machine are as follows:
Existing Machine One part-time operator $12000 plus fringe benefits of $1000 per year
Variable overtime - $1000 per year
Costs of defects- $6000 per year
Current book value- $10000
Expected original life - 15 years; current age - 10 years
Expected salvage value, 15 years - $0
Annual depreciation- $2000
Current salvage value- $12000
Annual maintenance- $0
Proposed Machine
No operator required
Cost of machine - $50000
Shipping fee- $1000
Installation costs- $5000
Depreciation method - straight line over 5 years
Salvage value after 5 years - $0 Annual maintenance- $1000
Cost of defects - $1000 per year
REQUIRED - Determine the relevant cash flows for the project and calculate the NPV using a required return of 12%. Show all relevant equations and calculations.