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General Manufacturing Company consists of several divisions,one of which is the Transportation Division.The company has decided to dispose of this division since it no longer fits the company's long-term strategy.An offer of $9,000,000 has been received from a prospective buyer.If General retained the division,the company would operate the division for only nine years,after which the division would no longer be needed and would be sold for $600,000.If the company retains the division,an immediate investment of $500,000 would need to be made to update equipment to current standards.Annual net operating cash flows would be $1,805,000 if the division is retained.The company's discount rate is 12%.
Required:
Using the net present value method,determine whether General Manufacturing should accept or reject the offer made by the potential buyer.
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