Question: Assume Taflean Ltd is considering purchasing a new printing press. The cost of the press is R 4 5 0 0 0 0 ( excluding

Assume Taflean Ltd is considering purchasing a new printing press. The cost of the press is R450000(excluding an installation cost of R50000). This outlay will be partially offset by the sale of an existing press. This old press has a zero book value, cost R250000(10 years ago) and can be sold currently for R150000 before tax. It is expected that the new press will result in sales in each of the next five years increasing by R300000, but the increased production costs (excluding depreciation) will represent 40% of sales. An increased investment in net working capital of R55000 will be needed to support operations if the new press is acquired. Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis over the economic life of the asset to zero book value. However, the new press has an expected market value of R100000 at the end of its five year economic life. Tafleans cost of capital is 12% and the firm is subject to a 28% tax rate on ordinary income. Required: 2.1 Determine the initial investment required for the new press. (5 Marks)2.2 Determine new operating cash flow attributable to the new press. (6 Marks)2.3 Determine the payback period. (3 Marks)2.4 Determine the NPV to the proposed new press. (21 Marks)2.5 Make a recommendation to accept or reject the press and justify your answer. (2 Marks)

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