1. A chemical plant is considering purchasing a computerized control system. The initial cost is $200,000, and the system will produce net savings of $100,000 per year. If purchased, the system will be depreciated under MACRS as a five-year recovery property. The system will be used for four years, at the end of which time the firm expects to sell it for $30,000. The firm's marginal tax rate on this investment is 28%. Any capital gains will be taxed at the same income tax rate. The firm is considering purchasing the computer control system either through its retained earnings or through borrowing from a local bank. Two commercial banks are willing to lend the $200,000 at an interest rate of 10%, but each requires different repayment plans (See Table below). Bank A requires four equal annual payments with interest calculated separately based on the unpaid balance prior to each payment. Bank B offers a traditional installment payment plan with five equal annual payments (interest + principal = equal payment). End of Year 1 234 Repayment Plan of Bank A Principal $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Interest $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 Repayment Plan of Bank B End of Year Principal Interest Total $32,759 $20,000 $52,759 4 2345 $36,035 $16,724 $52,759 $39,638 $13,121 $52,759 $43,602 $9,157 $52,759 $47,963 $4,796 $52,759 a. Determine the cash flows inf the computer control system is to be bought through its retained earnings (100% equity financing) b. Determine the cash flows if the asset is financed entirely through Bank A (100% debt financing) C. Determine the cash flows if the asset is financed entirely through Bank B (100% debt financing)
1. A chemical plant is considering purchasing a computerized control system. The initial cost is $200,000, and the system will produce net savings of $100,000 per year. If purchased, the system will be depreciated under MACRS as a five-year recovery property. The system will be used for four years, at the end of which time the firm expects to sell it for $30,000. The firm's marginal tax rate on this investment is 28%. Any capital gains will be taxed at the same income tax rate. The firm is considering purchasing the computer control system either through its retained earnings or through borrowing from a local bank. Two commercial banks are willing to lend the $200,000 at an interest rate of 10%, but each requires different repayment plans (See Table below). Bank A requires four equal annual payments with interest calculated separately based on the unpaid balance prior to each payment. Bank B offers a traditional installment payment plan with five equal annual payments (interest + principal = equal payment). End of Year 1 234 Repayment Plan of Bank A Principal $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Interest $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 Repayment Plan of Bank B End of Year Principal Interest Total $32,759 $20,000 $52,759 4 2345 $36,035 $16,724 $52,759 $39,638 $13,121 $52,759 $43,602 $9,157 $52,759 $47,963 $4,796 $52,759 a. Determine the cash flows inf the computer control system is to be bought through its retained earnings (100% equity financing) b. Determine the cash flows if the asset is financed entirely through Bank A (100% debt financing) C. Determine the cash flows if the asset is financed entirely through Bank B (100% debt financing)
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