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You have been working at a renewable energy company since completing your bachelor’s degree at MBS. The company has developed an innovative wind turbine technology and holds exclusive rights to its use for the next 15 years. It is anticipated that the cash inflows from this technology will be $5 million in the first year, growing at a rate of 8% annually until the 15th year, when the exclusivity expires. After this period, competitors are expected to adopt similar technologies, reducing cash inflows to zero. What is the present value of this innovative wind turbine technology, assuming a discount rate of 12% per year?