Question: Finisterra, S . A . , located in the state of Baja California, Mexico, manufactures frozen Mexican food, which enjoys a large following in the

Finisterra, S.A., located in the state of Baja California, Mexico, manufactures frozen Mexican food, which enjoys a large following in the U.S. states of California and Arizona to the north. In order to be closer to its U.S. market, Finisterra is considering moving some of its manufacturing operations to southern California. Operations in California would begin in year 1 and have the following assumptions:
The operations in California will pay 76% of its accounting profit to Finisterra as an annual cash dividend. Mexican taxes are calculated on grossed up dividends from foreign countries, with a credit for host-country taxes already paid. What is the maximum U.S. dollar price Finisterra should offer in year 1 for the investment?
Assumptions Value
Sales price per unit, year 1($)6.00
Sales price increase, per year (%)2.00
Initial sales volume, year 1, units 1,400,000
Sales volume increase, per year (%)9.00
Production costs per unit, year 1($)3.00
Production cost per unit increase, per year (%)4.00
General and administrative expenses per year ($)110,000
Depreciation expenses per year ($)78,000
Spot exchange rate (Peso=US$1.00) Year 0: 6.00 Year 1: 7.00 Year 2: 8.00 Year 3: 9.00
Finisterra's WACC (pesos)(%)15.70
Terminal value discount rate (%)19.70
Please include answer to Terminal value ($)(discounted at 19.7%)(dividend in year 4/.197)

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