Question

Cochrane, Inc., is considering a new three-year expansion project that requires an initial fixed asset investment of $1,860,000. The fixed asset will be depreciated straight-line to zero over its three-year tax life, after which time it will be worthless. The project is estimated to generate $1,950,000 in annual sales, with costs of $1,060,000. Assume the tax rate is 35 percent and the required return on the project is 14 percent.

Required:
What is the project’s NPV?

Answer 1

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