Question: QUESTION 3 ( 2 0 Marks ) INFORMATION Prosus Limited is replacing its existing machine with a new one. The cost of the new machine

QUESTION 3(20 Marks) INFORMATION Prosus Limited is replacing its existing machine with a new one. The cost of the new machine is R1,500,000, and transport/installation costs amount to R80,000. The new machine will have useful life of 4 years and will be written down to a NIL book value. The new machine requires an additional investment in working capital of R160,000. The old machine was purchased four years ago for R1000000 and had a 4-year useful life. The old machine was written down to a NIL book value over its useful life. The old machine can be sold for R100,000, with R10000 removal costs. The old machine had a working capital investment of R90,000, which will be recovered upon disposal. Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation on the new machine is as follows: Year EBITDA 1 R6200002 R6500003 R7100004 R740000 In four years time the old machine will have no resale however, removal costs of R8000 will still need to be incurred. In four years time the new machine can be sold for R150000 and removal costs of R15000 will also have to be paid. The company pays tax at 28%. Assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis. REQUIRED 3.1 Calculate the total initial investment. (9 Marks)3.2 Calculate the operating cash flows of the new machine for years 1-4.(4 Marks)3.3 Calculate the terminal cash flow of the asset. (7 Marks)

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