PDCorporation Is Considering the Purchase of a High-Speed Lathe That

question 54

Essay

P.D.Corporation is considering the purchase of a high-speed lathe that has an invoice price of $250,000.The cost to ship the lathe to P.D.'s factory is $10,000,and the existing facilities will require modifications that are expected to cost $20,000.The machine will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over its useful life of 10 years,assuming no salvage value.P.D.Corporation is planning on paying for the lathe using a line of credit at the bank that has an interest rate of 6 percent per year.The lathe is expected to increase production and sales.Sales are expected to increase by $100,000 per year.Inventory and accounts receivable balances are expected to increase by $10,000 and $20,000 respectively.Expenses to operate the lathe are $25,000 per year.P.D.'s marginal tax rate is 40%.
a.Calculate the initial outlay required to fund this project.
b.Calculate the incremental after-tax cash flow in year one of the project.

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Definitions:

Financial Advantage

A benefit or gain in financial terms, often providing an edge over competitors or a favorable financial position.

Production

The process of creating, manufacturing, or crafting goods and services to be sold or used.

Net Operating Income

Income generated from normal business operations, excluding taxes and interest.

Relevant Costs

Costs that will be affected by a decision in the future and are pertinent to a specific business decision.