Problem:
The Simpson Corp. is planning construction of a new plant. The initial cost of the investment is $5 million. Efficiencies from the new plant are expected to reduce costs by $620,000 forever. The corporation has a total value of $400 million and has outstanding debt of $150 million.
Requirement:
Question: What is the NPV of the project if the firm has an after tax cost of debt of 5% and a cost equity of 8%?
Note: Provide support for rationale.