Answer:
Short-cut IRR = 18.75%
The company has not reached their rate of return goal on this contract and investment.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Cost of production equipment = $500,000
Qualified investment tax credit (ITC) = 10% = $50,000 ($500,000 * 10%)
Contract period = 4 years with 4 years extension on renewal
Income tax rate for the company = 40%
Expected after-tax rate of return = 12%
Expected before-tax rate of return = 30% (12%/40%)
Annual income generated by the equipment = $150,000 for 4 years
Salvage value at the end of 4 years = $200,000
Short-cut IRR = 100%, divided by the number of years * about 75-80%
= 100%/4 * 75%
= 18.75%
