Worldwide Scientific Equipment is considering a cash acquisition of Medical Labs for $1.3 million. Medical Labs will provide the following pattern of cash inflows and synergistic benefits for the next 25 years. There is no tax loss carryforward.
Use Appendix D as an approximate answer, but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods.
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Years
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1-5 |
6-15 |
16-25 |
Cash inflow (aftertax) |
$120,000 |
$140,000 |
$180,000 |
Synergistic benefits (aftertax) |
17,000 |
27,000 |
47,000 |
The cost of capital for the acquiring firm is 12 percent.
Compute the net present value. (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Enter your answer in dollars not in millions. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to 2 decimal places.)
Net present value