A commercial farm is considering purchasing an automated milking machine to improve day-to-day operations and increase the farm's output. To evaluate the purchase, the owner would like to consider capital budgeting criteria, using the net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and profitability index (PI) functions. The owner already knows the farm's cost of capital. What additional information does this owner need to perform the analysis? Salvage price of all machines that the farm currently owns Incremental cash flows associated with the purchase of the new machine Rates of return used by other commercial farms Debt held by the farm and discretionary financing needed for the upcoming period A kitchen supply company is planning to open a new supply warehouse and wants to determine the appropriate discount rate it should use when valuing the project. What is the cost of capital this company should consider when calculating the discount rate? Debt payments received from marketable securities Late payment fees on outstanding accounts payable Monthly cost to lease the warehouse Returns required by stockholders A carbonated beverage manufacturer is considering implementing a new product line of health-focused carbonated beverages. Which cost represents an incremental cash flow that this company should consider in its analysis of the project? Costs for market research to assess potential interest in the health beverages Executive salaries and compensation Rent on an existing manufacturing facility that will be used to produce the health beverages Reduced sales of its existing products due to customers purchasing the new health beverages