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Calculate the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), payback period, discounted payback period, and profitability index for various investment projects with given cash flows, initial investments, and discount rates. Show all work clearly, including calculations or relevant Excel/financial calculator inputs, for each problem.

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Investment decision-making is fundamental to strategic financial management; it involves evaluating potential projects to determine their profitability and alignment with company objectives. This evaluation often hinges on key financial metrics such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), payback period, discounted payback period, and profitability index. Applying these measures requires a thorough understanding of cash flow projections, appropriate discount rates, and the ability to perform detailed calculations. This paper examines these metrics through multiple real-world scenario analyses, illustrating the application of financial principles to assess project feasibility and guide investment choices.

Scenario 1: Carson Trucking’s Expansion Project

Carson Trucking is contemplating an expansion requiring a $10 million investment in new service equipment. The project forecasts annual net cash inflows of $2.5 million for eight years, with a salvage value of $1 million at the end of year eight, resulting in a total cash inflow of $3.5 million in year eight. The goal is to compute the NPV at different discount rates: 9%, 11%, 13%, and 15%. For each rate, the present value of cash inflows is calculated using the formula for the present value of an annuity plus the present value of the salvage value, applying the discounting technique.

NPV calculation involves:

1. Calculating the present value of the annuity of $2.5 million over eight years.
2. Calculating the present value of the salvage cash flow of $1 million, discounted back from year eight.
3. Subtracting the initial investment of $10 million from the total present value sum to find the NPV.

Scenario 2: Big Steve’s Swizzle Stick Machine

Big Steve’s considers purchasing a $100,000 plastic stamping machine expected to generate annual net cash inflows of $18,000 for ten years. The analysis starts with calculating the NPV at 10% and 15% discount rates, which involves discounting each annual cash inflow to its present value and summing these discounted cash flows. Comparing the NPVs at these rates with the initial outlay helps determine whether to accept the project. The IRR — the discount rate that makes NPV zero — is found through iterative calculation or using financial software, which indicates the project's profitability threshold.

Scenario 3: Jella Cosmetics’ Project

The project requires an investment of $800,000 with expected annual cash flows of $175,000 over ten years. Calculation of IRR involves finding the discount rate that equates the present value of inflows to the initial outlay, often via trial and error or using IRR functions in financial calculators or software. The resulting IRR guides decision-making relative to the company's required rate of return, with acceptability typically if IRR exceeds the hurdle rate.

Scenario 4: Microwave Oven Programming, Inc.

The new plant has an initial outlay of $7 million and generates varying cash flows over five years. Computing IRR for these cash flows entails solving for the discount rate that zeroes out the net present value, an often complex process done via trial-and-error or software. The IRR indicates the project's expected rate of return, aiding acceptance decisions.

Scenario 5: Fijisawa Inc.’s Expansion

The expansion involves a $1,950,000 initial investment and annual cash flows of $450,000 for six years, with a discount rate of 9%. Key calculations include:

• NPV: Summing the discounted cash flows and subtracting the initial outlay.
• Profitability Index (PI): Ratio of present value of inflows to initial investment.
• IRR: Discount rate where net cash flows' present value equals initial outlay.

Acceptance depends on whether NPV is positive, PI exceeds 1, and IRR exceeds the company's required return.

Scenario 6: Callaway Cattle Company’s New Feed Handling System

With annual benefits of $200,000 and an initial investment of $500,000, the project’s discounted payback period is calculated using a discount rate of 10%. The process involves discounting each year's cash flow, then determining how many periods it takes for the cumulative discounted cash flows to recover the initial investment.

Scenario 7: Bar-None Manufacturing’s Project Selection

Cash flow data for three projects are considered over a three-year horizon. The eligibility criterion is a payback period not exceeding three years. Calculations involve summing cash flows cumulatively to find when the initial investment is recovered. For discounted payback, cash flows are discounted at 10%, and the process is repeated to find the discounted payback period, aiding in project ranking and selection decisions.

Scenario 8: Investment Project with Six-Year Cash Flows

An initial outlay of $80,000 with annual inflows of $20,000 over six years is analyzed for payback and discounted payback periods at a 10% discount rate. NPV is computed by discounting each inflow back to present value, and IRR and profitability index are calculated to assess profitability and feasibility, guiding investment decision-making.

Conclusion

Financial metrics such as NPV, IRR, payback, discounted payback, and profitability index serve as vital tools in assessing investment projects. Their application, as demonstrated across various scenarios, underscores the importance of meticulous calculation and interpretation in strategic financial planning, ensuring that resources are allocated to projects that align with the company's financial objectives and risk appetite.

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