(Memorandum required)
Simon Enterprises is considering the purchase of a flexible manufacturing system. The savings associated with the system are estimated to be as follows: The system will cost £400,000 and will last ten years. The system would have a salvage value of £30,000 at the end of ten years. The company's cost of capital is 8 per cent.
Required:
Prepare a memorandum to management with your recommendation regarding whether Simon Enterprises should purchase the flexible manufacturing system. Include a discussion of qualitative factors that might influence management's decision. Include your supporting calculations (including NPV analysis.)

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(Memorandum required)
Simon Enterprises is considering the purchase of a flexible manufacturing system. The savings associated with the system are estimated to be as follows:  The system will cost £400,000 and will last ten years. The system would have a salvage value of £30,000 at the end of ten years. The company's cost of capital is 8 per cent.
Required:
Prepare a memorandum to management with your recommendation regarding whether Simon Enterprises should purchase the flexible manufacturing system. Include a discussion of qualitative factors that might influence management's decision. Include your supporting calculations (including NPV analysis.)

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The Answer of (Memorandum required)
Simon Enterprises is considering the purchase of a flexible manufacturing system. The savings associated with the system are estimated to be as follows:  The system will cost £400,000 and will last ten years. The system would have a salvage value of £30,000 at the end of ten years. The company's cost of capital is 8 per cent.
Required:
Prepare a memorandum to management with your recommendation regarding whether Simon Enterprises should purchase the flexible manufacturing system. Include a discussion of qualitative factors that might influence management's decision. Include your supporting calculations (including NPV analysis.)

(Memorandum Required) Simon Enterprises Is Considering the Purchase of a Flexible Manufacturing