Capital Budgeting Problem - Finance

Are there any flavors that Hershey hasn't tried to turn into Kisses? Well, as a matter of

fact, there is a new proposal for Pumpkin Pie Kisses! These will be a seasonal flavor due out next Thanksgiving. The expansion of the flavorful Kiss line will require the replacement of the Kiss-stuffing machine with a new one that can change flavors more easily. The machine may be purchased for $250,000 and will require an installation cost of $30,000. The old machine was purchased four years ago for $80,000 and can be sold today for $50,000. Both machines fall into the 5-year MACRS classification, however, the life of the project is only four years.

Revenues on the Pumpkin Pie Kisses are expected to be $100,000 in the first year, but

decline by 20% per year as the novelty wears off. Expenses are projected to increase by

$5,000 for the first year, and decline by the same 20% as revenue. Because of increased

production, inventory will increase by $15,000, accounts receivable will increase by $10,000, and accounts payable will increase by $3,000.

After four years, the new machine can be sold for $100,000. If Hershey kept the old

machine, it would have a resale value of only $5,000 four years from now. Hershey's tax rate is 20% and its cost of capital is 12%. What should Hershey do?

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