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Kinon cameras Ltd (KNN) has identified an investment opportunity which it expect

ID: 2625775 • Letter: K

Question

Kinon cameras Ltd (KNN) has identified an investment opportunity which it expects
will generate annual cash inflows of $6.2 million, $4.6 million, $2.1 million and $1.1
million in the next four years. The initial outlay required is $2.5 million. There are
two types of cash outflows: (i) labour and (ii) raw materials and miscellaneous.
Annual cash outflows for labour in the next four years are forecast to be $3.9 million,
$2.6 million, $1.2 million and $0.3 million. The corresponding cash outflows for raw
materials and miscellaneous are forecast to be $1.5 million, $1.0 million, $0.4 million
and $0.2 million. Assume that all cash flows occur at year-end. KNN estimates that
the required rate of return is 11.5% pa. The net present value is:

a) -$320,709
b) -$229,255
c) $463,457
d) $2,270,745

Explanation / Answer

b) -$229,255