Shepard Industries Is Evaluating a Proposal to Expand Its Current

question 71

Multiple Choice

Shepard Industries is evaluating a proposal to expand its current distribution facilities. Management has projected the project will produce the following cash flows for the first two years (in millions) .

The depreciation tax shield for Shepard Industries project in year 1 is closest to ________.

• A) $84 million
• B) $104 million
• C) $83 million
• D) $69 million

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