J & J Enterprises is considering a cash acquisition of Patterson Steel Company for $4,500,000. Patterson will

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J & J Enterprises is considering a cash acquisition of Patterson Steel Company for $4,500,000. Patterson will provide the following pattern of cash inflows and synergistic benefits for the next 20 years. There is no tax loss carryforward.

The cost of capital for the acquiring firm is 12 percent. Compute the net present value. Should the merger be undertaken?

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