The Buckley's Company is exploring an opportunity to manufacture a new part that would be used for electric, self-driving cars. The company president, Christy Buckley, has gathered the following information to evaluate the opportunity. 1. The Buckley's Company would need to install new equipment in order to produce these parts. The equipment would cost $250,000 and would be useable for 10 years. After 10 years, the salvage value will be 15% of the purchase price. 2. Manufacturing production and sales would require a working capital investment of $55,000 to finance ongoing operational needs and inventories. The working capital will be released at the end of the 10-year project. 3. Ben James from the Marketing department performed an analysis and projects unit sales to be as follows: Year(s) Sales in Units 5,000 N 8,500 3 11,000 4 13,500 5 - 10 15,000 4. The electric car parts will sell for $100.00 each. Variable manufacturing costs are estimated to be $55.00 per unit.

5. As electric, self-driving cars are still being accepted by the public, the Buckley's Company will need to invest in additional advertising expenses. The annual costs are expected to be: Year(s) Advertising Expense $15,000 2 $80,000 3 $60,000 4 $45,000 5 - 10 $20,000 6. Other fixed expenses for employee salaries, equipment insurance, building repairs and maintenance, and equipment depreciation are expected to total $175,000 per year. The depreciation policy is straight-line, and based on cost less salvage value. 7. The Buckley's Company's required rate of return on new investment projects is 18%. Required: Calculate the net present value of the proposed investment. Would you recommend that the Buckley's Company pursue this project? The present value tables are attached for your reference. (30 Marks)

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