Reference no: EM132664003
Question - New Project Analysis
Campbell Company is evaluating the proposed acquisition of a new milling machine. The machine's base price is $120,000, and it would cost another $9,500 to modify it for special use. The machine falls into Class 8 with a 20% CCA rate, and it would be sold after 4 years for $60,000. The machine would require an increase in net working capital (inventory) of $7,500. The milling machine would have no effect on revenues, but it is expected to save the firm $31,000 per year in before-tax operating costs, mainly labour. Campbell's marginal tax rate is 30%.
Required -
1. What is the total initial investment for capital budgeting purposes? (That is, what is the Time 0 net cash flow?)
2. What is the PV of the project cash flows using an 11% cost of capital?
3. What is the PV of the CCA tax shield?
4. What is the PV of the additional Year 4 cash flow?
5. If the project's cost of capital is 11%, should the machine be purchased?