Giant Corp. is considering a project that requires a $1,500 initial cost for a new machine that will be depreciated straight line to a salvage value of 0 on a 5-year schedule. The project will require a one-time increase in the level of net working capital of $300. The project will generate an additional $1,600 in revenues and $700 in operating expenses each year. The project will end at the end of year 2, at which time the machinery is expected to be sold for $800. Giant’s tax rate is 50%.
A. In a discounted cash flow analysis of this project, what would be the projected Year 0 free cash flow?
B. In a discounted cash flow analysis of Giant Corp.’s project described in the problem above, what would be the projected Year 1 free cash flow?
C. In a discounted cash flow analysis of Giant Corp.’s project described in the problem above, what would be the projected Year 2 free cash flow?