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Worldwide Scientific Equipment is considering a cash acquisition of Medical Labs for $2.8 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.

Years

1–5 6–15 16–25
Cash inflow (aftertax) $270,000 $290,000 $330,000
Synergistic benefits (aftertax) 32,000 42,000 62,000

The cost of capital for the acquiring firm is 12 percent.

a. 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.)

b. Should the merger be undertaken?

No
Yes

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Jean Keeling
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