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Develop a comprehensive capital budgeting analysis for the purchase of a new pump system by OKC Water, including calculations of Payback Period, Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Profitability Index, and Modified Internal Rate of Return. Explain each step clearly and simply so that non-finance sales representatives can understand the benefits and process of the investment analysis involved in selling the system to a non-financial customer.

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Introduction

In today’s competitive and cost-sensitive environment, effectively demonstrating the financial benefits of equipment investments is essential for both sales and decision-making processes. For Texas Pump, which manufactures advanced pump systems, establishing a clear and understandable financial analysis helps sales representatives communicate value to prospective customers like OKC Water. This paper provides a detailed, step-by-step explanation of performing a capital budgeting analysis to evaluate purchasing a new pump system. The goal is to present the financial metrics—Payback Period, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Profitability Index (PI), and Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR)—in a straightforward manner suitable for both sales staff and customers without financial expertise.

Overview of the Investment

OKC Water considers purchasing a new, more efficient pump system from Texas Pump at a cost of $870,000, including delivery. The system requires an additional $40,000 for installation, which increases the depreciable basis. To support the new system, OKC Water must invest an extra $20,000 in working capital. The system is depreciated evenly over eight years using straight-line depreciation, and it is expected to be sold after nine years for $400,000. Additionally, OKC Water will pay an annual $18,000 maintenance fee, starting after the first year, with payments at the beginning of each subsequent year. This analysis assesses whether this investment is financially beneficial by calculating key investment metrics.

Step 1: Determining Initial Investment

The initial cash outlay includes the purchase price, installation costs, and additional working capital, offset by the sale of existing assets if applicable:

  • Purchase price: $870,000
  • Installation costs: $40,000
  • Increase in working capital: $20,000
  • Less: Salvage value of old pump: $40,000

Total initial investment = $870,000 + $40,000 + $20,000 - $40,000 = $890,000

Step 2: Calculating Operating Cost Savings and Expenses

The new system generates annual pre-tax savings of $360,000 by replacing the current pump, which has been depreciated to a book value of $40,000. These savings then impact taxable income and taxes, so the after-tax savings are calculated as:

Pre-tax savings: $360,000

Tax rate: 36%

After-tax savings = $360,000 × (1 - 0.36) = $230,400

Step 3: Accounting for Operating Expenses

Annual maintenance costs are $18,000, paid at the beginning of each year starting from year 2. The operating cash flows are reduced by these costs, but since they are tax-deductible, the after-tax cost of maintenance is:

Maintenance after-tax cost = $18,000 × (1 - 0.36) = $11,520

Step 4: Depreciation and Its Effect on Taxes

The system depreciates evenly over eight years, leading to annual depreciation expense of:

Depreciation = (Cost of asset + installation) / 8 = ($870,000 + $40,000) / 8 = $910,000 / 8 = $113,750

Since depreciation is a non-cash expense, it impacts taxable income and taxes but does not affect actual cash flow directly.

Step 5: Calculating Tax Impact and Net Cash Flows

The tax shield from depreciation each year: Depreciation × Tax rate = $113,750 × 0.36 ≈ $40,950

Annual after-tax cash flow from operations: After-tax savings - taxes = $230,400 - (tax on savings), adjusted for depreciation

Net cash flow (excluding terminal cash flow) each year is calculated as:

  • After-tax savings: $230,400
  • Less: Maintenance costs (post-tax): $11,520
  • Add: Depreciation (non-cash): $113,750

Thus, annual operating cash flow = ($230,400 - $11,520) + $113,750 = $329,630

Step 6: Salvage Value and Recovery of Working Capital

At the end of Year 9, the system is sold for $400,000, resulting in a taxable gain or loss based on book value. The book value is:

= (Cost + installation) - (Accumulated Depreciation over 9 years)

Remaining book value at sale = $910,000 - (9 × $113,750) = $910,000 - $1,023,750 = -$113,750 (which indicates fully depreciated, with a book value of zero; assuming a straight-line depreciation, residual depreciation should bring book value to zero at year 8, so at year 9, book value is zero)

Because the asset is sold for $400,000, taxable gain = $400,000 - $0 = $400,000

Tax on salvage = $400,000 × 36% = $144,000

Net salvage cash flow = Sales price - taxes = $400,000 - $144,000 = $256,000

Recovery of working capital ($20,000) is also realized at the end of Year 9, adding to cash flow.

Step 7: Calculating Financial Metrics

Using the above data, we calculate the key metrics:

  • Payback Period: How long it takes to recover the initial investment from cash inflows.
  • Net Present Value (NPV): The present value of all cash inflows and outflows discounted at the cost of capital (12%).
  • Internal Rate of Return (IRR): The discount rate at which NPV equals zero.
  • Profitability Index (PI): Present value of inflows divided by initial investment.
  • Modified IRR (MIRR): A reinvestment-adjusted IRR calculation providing a more realistic estimate of profitability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this capital budgeting analysis demonstrates the economic viability of purchasing the new pump system for OKC Water. By performing these calculations and explaining each step clearly, sales representatives can effectively communicate the financial benefits to potential customers who lack financial expertise. The metrics show whether the investment generates sufficient returns compared to the cost of capital, and the clarity of the process helps build confidence and understanding in the sales process.

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