Question: Baker Industries is considering a project that requires an initial investment of $ 3 , 5 7 0 , 0 0 0 into PP&E depreciated

Baker Industries is considering a project that requires an initial investment of $3,570,000 into PP&E depreciated straight line over a six-year useful life. At the end of six years, salvage value is forecasted at $415,000. In addition, initial inventory is expected to rise by $680,000 partially funded with trade credit of $272,000. Assume working capital is recovered at the end of the project. Sales revenue in year one is forecasted at $1,5800,000 and is expected to grow at 15% in year two, 10% year three, and 8% in year four. Growth slows to 3% in years five and six. Operating expenses are divided between COGS at 40% of sales and fixed costs at a stable level of $300,000 per year. The tax rate of Baker is 22% and cost of capital (WACC) is 10%.
a. What are the project's cash flows years 0-6?(5 points)
b. Calculate the NPV, IRR and MIRR. (3 points)
c. Would you recommend going ahead with the project? Why or why not? (1 point)
d. Redo the investment decision assuming the company can take advantage of 100% bonus depreciation. Does this change your decision? Explain. (3 points) Answer in an excel

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