Question

Petrus Company has a unique opportunity to invest in a two-year project in Australia. The project is expected to generate 1,000,000 Australian dollars (A$) in the first year and 2,000,000 Australian dollars in the second. Petrus would have to invest $1,500,000 in the project. Petrus has determined that the cost of capital for similar projects is 14%. What is the net present value of this project if the spot rate of the Australian dollar for the two years is forecasted to be $.55 and $.60, respectively

Answer 1

Answer:

$(94,179)

Explanation:

Particulars        Year 0               Year 1            Year 2

Cash flows     ($1,500,000)  A$1,000,000   A$2,000,000

DCF 14%              1                    0.8772         0.7695

Present Values 1500,000      A$877,200      A$ 1,538,935

Conversion           1                    0.55                      0.60

P V in US$        (1,500,000)     482,460              923,361

Therefore Net Present Value = 482,460 +923,361 - 1,500,000 = $(94,179)