VKC is evaluating an investment proposal to manufacture Product AB , which has performed well in test
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VKC is evaluating an investment proposal to manufacture Product AB which has performed well in test marketing trials conducted recently by the companys research and development division. The following information relating to this investment proposal has now been prepared.
Initial investment RM million
Selling price current price terms RM per unit
Expected selling price inflation per year
Variable operating costs current price terms RM per unit
Fixed operating costs current price terms RM per year
Expected operating cost inflation per year
The research and development division has prepared the following demand forecast because of its test marketing trials. The forecast reflects expected technological change and its effect on the anticipated lifecycle of Product AB
Year
Demand units
It is expected that all units of Product AB produced will be sold, in line with the companys policy of keeping no inventory of finished goods. No terminal value or machinery scrap value is expected at the end of four years, when production of Product AB is planned to end. For investment appraisal purposes, VKC uses a nominal money discount rate of per year and a target return on capital employed of per year. Ignore taxation.
Required:
a Identify and explain the key stages in the capital investment decisionmaking process, and the role of investment appraisal in this process.
b Calculate the following values for the investment proposal:
i net present value;
ii internal rate of return;
iii return on capital employed accounting rate of return based on average investment;
iv discounted payback period.
c Discuss your findings in each section of b above and advise whether the investment
proposal is financially acceptable.
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