A company intends to acquire a machine. The price of the machine is K600,000. The company can
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A company intends to acquire a machine. The price of the machine is K600,000. The company can borrow this amount from a commercial bank at 12% simple interest per annum to finance the purchase. The principal sum is to be paid in 5 equal year-end installments.
The company has option to lease the machine for 5 years.
The company seeks your advice to know the maximum lease rent payable at each year-end.
Consider the following additional information:
- Interest on bank loans is payable at each year-end.
- The full cost of the machine will be written off over the effective life of the machine on a straight-line basis. This is allowed for tax purposes.
- At the end of year 5, the machine may be sold for K1,500 through a second-hand dealer, who will charge 8% commission on the sale proceeds.
- The company’s effective tax rate is 30%.
- The cost of capital is 11%.
- Suggest the maximum lease rental for the company.
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