Finisterra, S.A. Finisterra, S.A., located in the state of Baja California, Mexico, manufactures frozen Mexican food which enjoys a large following in the U.S. states of California and Arizona to the north. In order to be closer to its U.S. market, Finisterra is considering moving some of its manufacturing operations to southern California. Operations in California would begin in year 1 for three years and have the following attributes:

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The operations in California will pay

83% of its accounting profit to Finisterra as an annual cash dividend. Mexican taxes are calculated on grossed up dividends from foreign countries, with a credit for host-country taxes already paid. The corporate income tax rate in U.S. is

39% (the tax rate in Mexico is lower than the rate in the U.S.), the current spot exchange rate is Ps

7.00/$, and the exchange rates for the next three years will be Ps

8.00/$, Ps

9.00/$, and Ps

10.00/$, respectively. Assume the after-tax dividends received by the parent in years 4 through infinity will be the same as the dividends received in year 3. What is the maximum U.S. dollar price Finisterra should offer today for the investment?

Calculate the cash flow in year 1 below:(Round to the nearest whole number. The sales price and cost per unit must be rounded to the nearest cent.)

		Year 1		Year 2		Year 3
Sales price per unit ($)	$	5.00