Bright Lighting Ltd is considering a new range of product based
on a specific type of intelligent stage lighting after extensive
market research costing $60,000, which was paid yesterday. Bright
expects that this range will increase the firm’s revenues by
$1,565,000 in the first year of operations. Thereafter, revenues
will only increase by 15% p.a. The additional material will cost
$850,000 p.a., additional labour cost is expected to be $350,000
p.a. and other miscellaneous costs are estimated to be $52,000 p.a.
After the first year, Bright expect these costs will increase by
2.5% p.a. each year. [Assume that all revenues are received and
that all costs are paid at the end of each year.] The initial
outlay of $2,125,000 will be depreciated on a straight-line basis
to zero salvage value over the 8-year productive life of the
project. It is estimated the various components of equipment can be
sold for $100,000 at the completion of the project. The firm
requires a 12.5% p.a. required rate of return and the tax rate is
30%. Tax is paid in the year in which net earnings are received.
Calculate the incremental cash flows for each year (Y0 to Y8
inclusive). (10 marks) PLZ consider Y0. Calculate the net present
value, that is, the net benefit or net loss in present value terms
of the project. (4 marks)
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