Question 4 (20 marks) Part A. You own a wholesale plumbing supply store. The store currently generates revenues of $1 mi
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Question 4 (20 marks) Part A. You own a wholesale plumbing supply store. The store currently generates revenues of $1 million per year. Next year (the year to t=1), revenues will either decrease by 10% or increase by 5%, with equal probability, and then stay at that level as long as you operate the store. Other costs run $900,000 per year. Due to an agreement with the trade union, you have to keep this store operating for at least 3 years. Starting from the end of year 3 (t=3), you can sell the store for $500,000 anytime. (i). What is the business worth today if the cost of capital is fixed at 10%? (8 marks)
(ii). Name the option embedded in your business. (2 marks)
(iii). What is the value of the real option embedded in your business? (4 marks)
(ii). Name the option embedded in your business. (2 marks)
(iii). What is the value of the real option embedded in your business? (4 marks)