The Smith & Jones Company is considering either the purchase or lease of new machine detail as
Question:
The Smith & Jones Company is considering either the purchase or lease of new machine detail as follows:
Purchase Cost of new machine $97,000
Annual Maintenance Costs payable at start of year $10,000
Only payable if machine is purchased.
Machine Useful Life 5 years
Salvage Value at end of 5th year $8,000 (taxed at 30%)
Alternatively the machine can be leased with lease payments covering all capital and operating costs details as follows.
Annual Lease Payment $29,200 payable at the start of the year
Term of lease 5 years
Cash savings associated with the acquisition of the machine are expected to be $50,000 per annum.
Other details:
Company's Cost of Capital 8%
Corporate Tax Rate 30%
Required:
Should the Company LEASE the Equipment? Answer YES or NO.
Personal Finance An Integrated Planning Approach
ISBN: 978-0136063032
8th edition
Authors: Ralph R Frasca