Case summary:
Company S desires to add a new line to its product mix. For this purpose the analysis of capital budgeting was conducted by person S an MBA graduate. The invoice price of the machinery is $200,000 approximately and $10,000 shipping charges are required. Installation charges are $30,000. The machinery has a 4 years’ life with a salvage value of $25000.
The new line leads to increase the sales of 1,250 units each year of 4 years and cost of $100 per unit in first year. The units are sold for $200 in the 1st year.
It results to an increase in company’s net working capital by 12% value of sales. Company’s tax rate is 40% and risk adjusted cost of capital or weighted average cost of capital for an average project is 10%.
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To discuss: The real options and kinds of real options.
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