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Based On The Information Provided Below Compute The Net Present Value

Based on the information provided below, compute the Net Present Value of the project (CO 3). A Net Present Value Template is attached. (Hint: Don't forget to update the discount rate to the amount required for this project and add your cash flow numbers.) Royal Dutch Shipping is planning on investing $1,600,000 to buy a freighter. Prepare a net present value analysis with a 10% discount rate based on the assumption that the freighter will be sold for 10% of its cost at the end of year 5. Annual operating cash flows for the project are: Year 1: $380,000 Year 2: $390,000 Year 3: $400,000 Year 4: $410,000 Year 5: $420,000 Prepare a loan amortization schedule based on monthly payments for the $1,600,000 if Royal Dutch Shipping can pay 10% down on a loan for $1,100,000 and can get a loan for 6% interest for 10 years (do not include this in your Net Present Value computations). This is a separate issue. (CO 3). This also assumes they are paying $500,000 cash along with the $1,100,000 loan. (Hint: ) There is an NPV example attached.

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The task involves conducting a comprehensive financial analysis for Royal Dutch Shipping’s investment in a new freighter, focusing primarily on calculating the Net Present Value (NPV) of the project, and additionally, preparing a loan amortization schedule for financing purposes. These calculations are essential for assessing the project's financial viability and ensuring appropriate financing arrangements.

The first step in this analysis is to determine the NPV of the investment, which considers the initial cash outlay, projected operating cash flows, and the salvage value at the end of year five. The initial investment totals $1,600,000, with the export value estimated at 10% of its original cost, amounting to $160,000, to be received at the conclusion of year five. Projected annual operating cash flows increase incrementally over the five years, starting from $380,000 in Year 1 and culminating at $420,000 in Year 5. A discount rate of 10% is used, reflecting the required rate of return for the investment.

To compute the NPV, each year's cash flows are discounted to their present value using the formula PV = CF / (1 + r)^n, where CF is the cash flow, r is the discount rate, and n is the year. Summing these discounted values of operational cash flows, along with the discounted salvage value, and subtracting the initial investment yields the NPV. This calculation helps in determining whether the project is financially viable; a positive NPV indicates profitability.

Moreover, since the project involves financing, a separate loan amortization schedule must be developed for a loan amount of $1,100,000. The financing arrangement includes a 10% down payment on the total project cost of $1,600,000, leaving a loan amount of $1,100,000 with a fixed interest rate of 6% over 10 years. Monthly payments are calculated based on these parameters, and an amortization schedule details each monthly payment’s allocation toward principal and interest, providing transparency and aiding in cash flow planning.

In conclusion, this dual analysis—NPV calculation and loan amortization scheduling—equips Royal Dutch Shipping with insights into the project's profitability and the financing obligations involved. These financial assessments facilitate informed decision-making, ensuring sustainability and strategic alignment of investment and financing activities.

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