Answer:
a. NOPAT = EBIT * (1-t)
NOPAT = $2,700 * (1-0.40)
NOPAT = $1,620
b. OCF = NOPAT + Depreciation
OCF = $1,620 + $1,600
OCF = $3,220
c. FCF = Net fixed asset investment - Net current asset investment
FCF = $3,320 - $1,400 - $1,400
FCF = $420
Note:
Net fixed asset investment = Change in net fixed assets + depreciation
= ($14,800- $ 15,000) + $1,600
= $1,400
Net current asset investment = Change in current assets - Change in accounts payable and accurals
= ($8,200 - $6,800) - {($1,600 + $200) - ($1,500 - $300)}
= $1,400
d. FCF is meaningful as it shows that OCF is able to cover Operating expenses as well as Investment in Fixed and Current Assets
