Arkwright Mills plc is considering expanding its production of a new yarn, code name X15. The plant
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The following results are projected for the new yarn:
Tax is charged at 50 per cent on annual profits (before tax and after depreciation) and paid one year in arrears. Depreciation of the plant has been calculated on a straight-line basis. Additional working capital of £0.6 million will be required at the beginning of the project and released at the end of Year 5. You should assume that all cash flows occur at the end of the year in which they arise.
Required:
(a) Prepare a statement showing the incremental cash flows of the project relevant to a decision concerning whether or not to proceed with the construction of the new plant.
(b) Compute the net present value of the project using a 10 per cent discount rate.
(c) Compute the payback period to the nearest year. Explain the meaning of this term.
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Accounting and Finance An Introduction
ISBN: 978-1292088297
8th edition
Authors: Peter Atrill, Eddie McLaney