The Boeing Corp

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Boeing Corp.is considering building a new aircraft,the 787--larger than the 747 and larger than the Airbus A380.The company's Renton WA Facility,where 747s are currently manufactured,would have to be expanded.Expansion costs are forecast to be $2.5B,incurred at t = 0.Also at time t = 0,before production begins,inventory will be increased by $1.855B.Assume that this inventory is sold at the end of the project at t = 2.The first sales from operation of the new plant will occur at the end of year 1 (t = 1) .Boeing forecasts sales of 220 planes in each of the two years.The plane will be sold for $130M each.The cost of manufacturing a plane is $115M.Annual overhead expenses are $775M.The construction facilities are classified as 15 year property.When the plant is closed it will be sold for $1B.The company is in the 34% marginal tax bracket.Boeing's cost of capital is 12%.What is the initial cash flow for the project?
MACRS Depreciation Rates

• A) -$645M
• B) -$1,885M
• C) -$2,500M
• D) -$4,355M
• E) -$5,000M

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Definitions:

Working Capital

Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating the short-term liquidity of a company and its ability to pay off its obligations.

Short-Term Credit

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Seasonal Business

A business that experiences significant variations in demand and activity levels based on the season or time of year.

Working Capital Financing

Short-term financing used to finance the day-to-day operations of a business, specifically its current assets and liabilities.