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This assignment revolves around 3 parts. In part A) you are required to discuss the importance for companies to consider ethics in their capital budgeting and provide an example as well. In part B) you are to categorise Medigard’s capital structure into debt and equity capital and calculate after-tax weighted average cost of capital. Finally, in part C, Given a required return of 15%, calculate the mentioned points.
Task
Part A
Why is it important for companies to consider ethics in their capital budgeting? Give an example of an ethical consideration in the capital-budgeting process. Limit your answer between 250 to 300 words. (2 marks)
Part B
Medigard is an innovative international company that specialises in retractable safety medical devices for the global market. Established as Medisafe Instruments Pty Ltd in 1999, Medigard focused on leading the way in safety equipment. As a result of extensive research and development, Medigard brought innovative, world-leading medical devices to the market.
In 2004, the Company listed on the ASX in 2004 as Medigard Limited (MGZ), raising $3.4 million capital. As an R&D company, Medigard sought to design and develop a suite of safety medical devices and associated products, instrumental in the medical industry for transforming the safety of disposable medical devices and associated equipment. Medigard products are simple in designs with minimal parts that enable inexpensive production.
iii. What alternative capital structure would you recommend to lower the cost of capital for the company? (3 marks)
Guidelines:
Part C
In 2018 Bluegum Enterprise is considering the acquisition of a new cooling system for one of its plants. The system requires an initial outlay of $54,200 in Year 0 and have an expected life of five years. The cooling system is expected to reduce the firm’s overall costs by $20,608 at the end of each year over its five-year life. In addition to the $20,608 cash flow from operations during the fifth and final year, there will be an additional cash flow of $13,200 at the end of the fifth year associated with the salvage value of the system, making the cash flow in year 5 equal to $33,808.
Given a required return of 15%, calculate the following:
(a) Payback period (1 mark) (b) Discounted payback period (1 mark) (c) Net present value (1 mark) (d) Profitability index (1 mark) (e) Internal rate of return (1 mark) (f) Should this project be accepted? (1 mark) (g) If the required rate of return is 20%, should this project be accepted? (2 marks)
Rationale
This will provide an opportunity to apply the concepts in an authentic scenario that you may encounter in the workplace and also: