A U.S.-based MNC is considering establishing a two-year project in New Zealand with a US$32 million...

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A U.S.-based MNC is considering establishing a two-year project in New Zealand with a US$32 million initial investment. The firm's cost of capital is 13% The required rate of return on this project is 15%. The project is expected to generate cash flows of NZ$15 million in Year 1 and NZ$35 million in Year 2, and is expected to have a salvage value of NZ$30,000,000. Assume no taxes, and a stable exchange rate of $0.60 and $0.63 per NZ$ in year 1 and 2 respectively. All cash flows are remitted to the parent. Required: Calculate the US$ cash flows remitted to the parent company each year over the life of the project. i) (5 marks) ii) Calculate the present value of the US$ cash flows to the parent. (9 marks) iii) Calculate the Net Present Value of the project. (4 marks) iv) Should the MNC accept the project? Justify your response. (2 marks) A U.S.-based MNC is considering establishing a two-year project in New Zealand with a US$32 million initial investment. The firm's cost of capital is 13% The required rate of return on this project is 15%. The project is expected to generate cash flows of NZ$15 million in Year 1 and NZ$35 million in Year 2, and is expected to have a salvage value of NZ$30,000,000. Assume no taxes, and a stable exchange rate of $0.60 and $0.63 per NZ$ in year 1 and 2 respectively. All cash flows are remitted to the parent. Required: Calculate the US$ cash flows remitted to the parent company each year over the life of the project. i) (5 marks) ii) Calculate the present value of the US$ cash flows to the parent. (9 marks) iii) Calculate the Net Present Value of the project. (4 marks) iv) Should the MNC accept the project? Justify your response. (2 marks)