Reference no: EM133322618
Case: 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 $2.35 million fully installed and has a 10 year life. It will be depreciated to a book value of $107,221.00 and sold for that amount in year 10.
b. The Engineering Department spent $17,486.00 researching the various juicers.
c. Portions of the plant floor have been redesigned to accommodate the juicer at a cost of $15,210.00.
d. The PJX5 will reduce operating costs by $324,947.00 per year.
e. CSD's marginal tax rate is 27.00%.
f. CSD is 62.00% equity-financed.
g. CSD's 13.00-year, semi-annual pay, 5.56% coupon bond sells for $1,037.00.
h. CSD's stock currently has a market value of $21.84 and Mr. Bensen believes the market estimates that dividends will grow at 2.70% forever. Next year's dividend is projected to be $1.50.