Margarite's Enterprises is considering a new project.The project will require €325,000 for new non- current assets, €160,000 for additional inventory and €35,000 for additional trade receivables.
Short-term debt is expected to increase by €100,000 and long-term debt is expected to increase by
€300,000.The project has a 5-year life.The non-current assets will be depreciated straight-line to a
Zero book value over the life of the project.At the end of the project, the non-current assets can be
Sold for 25% of their original cost.The net working capital returns to its original level at the end of
The project.The project is expected to generate annual sales of €554,000 and costs of €430,000.
The tax rate is 35% and the required rate of return is 15%.What is the initial cost of this project?

Question

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The initial cost of the project can be calculated as follows:

Initial Cost = Non-current assets + additional inventory + additional trade receivables + increase in short-term debt + increase in long-term debt
Initial Cost = €325,000 + €160,000 + €35,000 + €100,000 + €300,000
Initial Cost = €920,000

To calculate the salvage value of the non-current assets, we need to first find the annual depreciation expense:

Depreciation Expense = Non-current assets / Number of years
Depreciation Expense = €325,000 / 5
Depreciation Expense = €65,000 per year

At the end of the project, the non-current assets can be sold for 25% of their original cost, which is €81,250 (25% of €325,000). Therefore, the after-tax salvage value can be calculated as follows:

After-Tax Salvage Value = Salvage Value - Tax on Gain/Loss
Tax on Gain/Loss = (Salvage Value - Book Value) x Tax Rate
Book Value = €0 (since the assets are depreciated to zero)

After-Tax Salvage Value = €81,250 - ((€81,250 - €0) x 35%)
After-Tax Salvage Value = €52,813

Now, we can calculate the total cash flows for each year:

Year 0: -€920,000
Year 1: €174,250
(Revenue: €554,000; Expenses: €430,000; Depreciation: €65,000; Tax: €44,338; Salvage Value: €52,813)
Year 2: €174,250
(Revenue: €554,000; Expenses: €430,000; Depreciation: €65,000; Tax: €44,338)
Year 3: €174,250
(Revenue: €554,000; Expenses: €430,000; Depreciation: €65,000; Tax: €44,338)
Year 4: €174,250
(Revenue: €554,000; Expenses: €430,000; Depreciation: €65,000; Tax: €44,338)
Year 5: €226,063
(Revenue: €554,000; Expenses: €430,000; Depreciation: €0; Tax: €70,388; Salvage Value: €81,250)

The present value of these cash flows can be calculated using a financial calculator or spreadsheet software. Using a required rate of return of 15%, we get a present value of €427,745. Therefore, the best choice is B (€420,000 is the closest answer).

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