to the existing doll line, Design Your Own Doll (DYOD). In order to correctly identify which project is more compelling and valuable, Harris needs to carefully evaluate the projects based on qualitative and quantitative metrics such as the NPV, payback period, IRR and how well each project is aligned with corporate goals and strategies. When comparing the value of two proposals within a division it is important to not only compare the net present value of the two, but to also consider how each project
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value (NPV), and the internal rate of return (IRR). Included is the excel spreadsheet with our calculations and graph to decipher easily which company will make the best purchase. The NPV and IRR are two critical numbers that are helpful in determining the purchase. “The NPV tells us how much value is created if the project is accepted, and if the NPV is positive, value is created; if the NPV is negative, the project destroys value” (Keown, Martin, & Petty, PhD., 2014, p. 337). “If the IRR of
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Chap 5: Know the calculation. (Given NPV and initial cost, do you know how to calculate PI?) Understand the problems related to NPV, IRR, PI and Payback period. Make right decisions given NPV, IRR, PI or Payback period. Q2 You are considering a project with the following year-end aftertax cashflows: Year 1: $5000 Year 2: $3200 Year 3: $7800 If the initial investment for the project is $16000, compute the project’s IRR (internal rate of return) Q3 Given
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Selected practice questions from Chapters 6 – 8, FIN 335, with Dr. Graham From Chapter 6 – Bonds and Bond Value 1. The stated interest payment, in dollars, made on a bond each period is called the bond's: A) Coupon. B) Face value. C) Maturity. D) Yield to maturity. E) Coupon rate. Answer: A 2. The principal amount of a bond that is repaid at the end of the loan term is called the bond's: A) Coupon. B) Face value. C) Maturity. D) Yield to maturity
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Return on Equity (ROE) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) are two very important tools which can be used in decision making in expanding and investing in overseas projects. Return on Equity (ROE) tells how much profit company is generating with shareholder's money. ROE is calculated as: ROE = Net Income/Shareholder's equity This net income is income after paying tax and preferred stock dividend but before paying common stock dividend.ROE measures profit generating efficiency of the company. (McClure
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Chapter 8 INVESTMENT CRITERIA 1.(a) NPV of the project at a discount rate of 14%. 100,000 200,000 = - 1,000,000 + ---------- + ------------ (1.14) (1.14)2 300,000 600,000 300,000 + ----------- + ---------- + ---------- (1.14)3 (1.14)4 (1.14)5 = - 44837 (b) NPV of the project at time varying discount rates = - 1,000,000 100,000 + (1.12) 200,000 +
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Capital budgeting is a process that involves making of investment decision by company from one or a series of investment projects to identify the most worthwhile projects for undertaking. A company’s capital investment usually focuses:- • Expansion in existing market • Develop new products or entering new market • Purchase new building / plants • Replacement or improvement on existing equipment Capital budgeting decision is vital for any company because it always involved: • Large investment
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This proposal’s NPV was $7,326.11. The IRR was 24.10% and the MIRR was 20.68%. The Profitability Index was 3.08 and the payback period was 7.11 years. The value of the tax shield is $647,000. The second proposal, called Design Your Own Doll, is a new product line related to the heirloom line. It is one that will allow customers to customize the looks of the dolls they purchase through the New Heritage Doll Company website by utilizing a new software program. This proposal has an NPV of $8,200.45
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could be obsolete before the lifespan of the project itself. Although increasing the volume of units will increase the NVP and IRR, this is not a feasible solution, nor is it a sustainable one. Instead SAI should consider a modest, yearly increase and encourage a high percentage of sales as the most viable option. Throughout this process, the CFO made extensive use of IRR and NVP analysis to guide their decision
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indicator that buying the vessels is not a good idea. The tax rate of 35% makes a lot of difference in determining this NPV. In our calculations we did assume a tax rate on the final sale of the vessel. If it were possible, or known, the tax rate on the salvage it might be more feasible to buy the vessel, and end up with a positive NPV. The effect of taxes on EBIT and thereby NPV is easily seen in our analysis numbers. As taxes remain steady and profits from operations falls, the prudence of the investment
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