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a)
Case summary:
Company S considering adding a new line to its product mix and the production line would be set up in unused space in the main plant. It has installed machinery which generates the incremental sales of $1,250 units per year.
Due to this the sale price and cost prices are increased by 3% and firm’s net working capital would have to increase by an amount equal to 12% of sales revenues.
To discuss: Whether Company S new line would be classified as high risk or low risk or average risk when its coefficient of variation ranges in between 0.2 to 0.4 and discuss the type of risk is being measured in this case.
b)
To discuss: Whether the new line will be accepted or not, if Company S adds or subtracts 3% points to overall cost of capital to adjust for risk.
c)
To discuss: Whether any subjective risk factors should be considered before making final decision.
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