Question: QUESTION 5 ( 1 5 MARKS ) Management plans to replace an existing machine with a newer model that offers enhanced special features. The new

QUESTION 5(15 MARKS) Management plans to replace an existing machine with a newer model that offers enhanced special features. The new machine is priced at R150000 and will be depreciated over a five-year period in accordance with the companys asset depreciation policy. Additional costs include transport expenses of R13000 to deliver the machine to the factory and installation charges of R12000 to integrate it into the existing manufacturing line. The new machine is expected to generate a total working capital savings of R25000 for the factory. The old machine, originally purchased for R120000 four years ago, can now be sold for R30000. However, its removal will incur a cost of R ,000 and will result in an increase in working capital requirements by R15000. The company is subject to a corporate tax rate of 27%. EBITDA over the next five years Year New Machine Old Machine 1 R55000,00 R26000,002 R55000,00 R25000,003 R55000,00 R10000,004 R55000,00 R6000,005 R55000,00 R2000,00 Required: 5.1 Calculate the total cost of the new machine, as well as the total initial investment required to undertake the entire replacement project. (9 Marks)5.2 Calculate the annual operating cashflow for the capital project (purchasing the new machine).(6 Marks)

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