Consider a project to supply Detroit with 20,000 tons of machine screws annually for automobile production. You will need an initial $3,200,000 investment in threading equipment to get the project started; the project will last for 4 years. The accounting department estimates that annual fixed costs will be $700,000 and that variable costs should be $190 per ton; accounting will depreciate the initial fixed asset investment straight-line to zero over the 4-year project life. It also estimates a salvage value of $350,000 after dismantling costs. The marketing department estimates that the automakers will let the contract at a selling price of $310 per ton. The engineering department estimates you will need an initial net working capital investment of $320,000. You require a return of 13 percent and face a marginal tax rate of 22 percent on this project. Required:
a. What is the estimated OCF for this project?
b. What is the estimated NPV for this project?

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Almost 80% of business owners are clueless about the competition, resulting in a) lost market share and customers. b) needless lawsuits. c) uninspired products. d) lack of perseverance

Which of the following is a competitive benefit experienced by the first mover firm in an industry? a. the first mover will be able to achieve a less steep learning curve. b. the first mover will be able to reduce the switching costs. c. the first mover will not have to patent its products or technology. d. the first mover will be able to reduce costs through economies of scale.