Caspian Sea Drinks is considering the purchase of a plum juicer the PJX5. There is no planned increase in production. The PJX5 will reduce costs by squeezing more juice from each plum and doing so in a more efficient manner. Mr. Bensen gave Derek the following information. What is the NPV of the PJX5?

a. The PJX5 will cost $2.27 million fully installed and has a 10 year life. It will be depreciated to a book value of $107,144.00 and sold for that amount in year 10.

b. The Engineering Department spent $41,652.00 researching the various juicers.

c. Portions of the plant floor have been redesigned to accommodate the juicer at a cost of $20,147.00.

d. The PJX5 will reduce operating costs by $364,245.00 per year.

e. CSDs marginal tax rate is 28.00%.

f. CSD is 72.00% equity-financed.

g. CSDs 17.00-year, semi-annual pay, 5.86% coupon bond sells for $956.00.

h. CSDs stock currently has a market value of $21.68 and Mr. Bensen believes the market estimates that dividends will grow at 3.35% forever. Next years dividend is projected to be $1.41.

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Caspian Sea Drinks is considering the purchase of a plum juicer the PJX5. There is no planned increase in production. The PJX5 will reduce costs by squeezing more juice from each plum and doing so in a more efficient manner. Mr. Bensen gave Derek the following information. What is the IRR of the PJX5?

a. The PJX5 will cost $1.74 million fully installed and has a 10 year life. It will be depreciated to a book value of $154,076.00 and sold for that amount in year 10.

b. The Engineering Department spent $29,041.00 researching the various juicers.

c. Portions of the plant floor have been redesigned to accommodate the juicer at a cost of $23,152.00.

d. The PJX5 will reduce operating costs by $375,682.00 per year.

e. CSDs marginal tax rate is 29.00%.

f. CSD is 66.00% equity-financed.

g. CSDs 15.00-year, semi-annual pay, 5.33% coupon bond sells for $970.00.

h. CSDs stock currently has a market value of $20.00 and Mr. Bensen believes the market estimates that dividends will grow at 2.63% forever. Next years dividend is projected to be $1.70.

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