The Novak Inc., a manufacturer of low-sugar, low-sodium, low-cholesterol TV dinners, would like to increase its market share in the Sunbelt. In order to do so, Novak has decided to locate a new factory in the Panama City area. Novak will either buy or lease a site depending upon which is more advantageous. The site location committee has narrowed down the available sites to the following three very similar buildings that will meet their needs. Building A: Purchase for a cash price of $618,100, useful life 26 years. Building B: Lease for 26 years with annual lease payments of $70,340 being made at the beginning of the year. Building C: Purchase for
The Novak Inc., a manufacturer of low-sugar, low-sodium, low-cholesterol TV dinners, would like to increase its market share in the Sunbelt. In order to do so, Novak has decided to locate a new factory in the Panama City area. Novak will either buy or lease a site depending upon which is more advantageous. The site location committee has narrowed down the available sites to the following three very similar buildings that will meet their needs.
Building A: Purchase for a cash price of $618,100, useful life 26 years.
Building B: Lease for 26 years with annual lease payments of $70,340 being made at the beginning of the year.
Building C: Purchase for $653,200 cash. This building is larger than needed; however, the excess space can be sublet for 26 years at a net annual rental of $6,540. Rental payments will be received at the end of each year. The Novak Inc. has no aversion to being a landlord.
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