CHAPTER 5 Time value of Money 209 et Exercise At the end of 2015, Uma Corporation is considering undertaking a major long-term project in an effort to remain competitive in its industry. The production and sales departments have determined the potential annual cash flow savings that could accrue to the firm if it acts soon. Specifically, they estimate that a mixed stream of future cash flow savings will occur at the end of the years 2016 through 2021. The years 2022 through 2026 will see consecutive and equal cash flow savings at the end of each year. The firm estimates that its discount rate over the first 6 years will be 7%. The expected discount rate over the years 2022 through 2026 will be 11%. flow The project managers will find the project acceptable if it results in present cash to savings of at least $860,000. The following cash flow savings data are supplied the finance department for analysis. End of year Cash flow savings $110,000 120,000 2018 130,000 150,000 2019 2020 160,000 2021 150,000 2022 90,000 2023 90,000 2024 90,000 90,000 2025 90,000 2026 TO DO Create spreadsheets similar to Table 5.2, and then answer the following questions. a. Determine the value (at the beginning of 2016) of the future cash flow savings b. expected to be generated by this project. firm undertake Based solely on the one set by management, should the this specific project? Explain. recommendation What is the "interest rate risk," and how might it influence the c. made in part b? Explain