What is the net present value


Company VGG is thinking of buying a factory to meet the growing demand for its products. The following is the financial data regarding this proposal.

  • Cost of the factory today $20 million
  • Annual cash flow $2 million
  • Life of the factory 15 years
  • Cost of capital 8%
  • CALCULATE THE FOLLOWING:
  • Payback period in years
  • Net present value.

Based on your answer for 1.b above, should the company buy this factory? Why or why not?Now assume that after 15 years, the factory can be sold for $12 million. What is the net present value?

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