Question: QUESTION THREE ( 2 5 Marks ) INFORMATION: SA Transporters has determined that a new specialised delivery van needs to be purchased. The van will

QUESTION THREE (25 Marks) INFORMATION: SA Transporters has determined that a new specialised delivery van needs to be purchased. The van will generate a positive net present value NPV of R120000, calculated using the companys WACC of 15%. The van can be leased from the manufacturer. The lease agreement requires 5 annual end of year payments of R78000 with annual maintenance cost amounting to R5400. Alternatively, the van can be purchased at a cost of R415000, inclusive of a 5-year maintenance contract with the manufacturer. The van can be depreciated straight-line over the same period and will have a zero-market value at the end of 5 years. Insurance costs are expected to be R3000 per month over the 5 years. You may assume that the current corporate tax rate is 28% and the after-tax cost of debt is 12%. Required: 3.1 Determine the after-tax cash flows and the net present value of the cash outflows under each alternative. (23 Marks)3.2 Briefly indicate which alternative should be recommended.

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