Dragon Flights Ltd. is a premium adventure tourism company k…
Dragon Flights Ltd. is a premium adventure tourism company known for offering high-flying dragon rides across volcanic mountains and ancient kingdoms. To expand its elite fleet, the company is considering the purchase of a new fire-breathing dragon, specially bred for long-haul flights and crowd-pleasing aerial acrobatics.The initial investment required for acquiring, training, and outfitting the dragon is $8.1 million.Based on projected bookings and merchandise sales, the company expects the dragon to generate $1.5 million in net cash flow in its first year of operation. After that, thanks to growing popularity and ticket price hikes, cash flows are expected to grow by 4.55% annually.Dragons in commercial use typically remain flight-worthy for 6 years, after which they retire to the Royal Dragon Preserve. If the cost of capital is 14.13%, what is the Net Present Value (NPV) of this legendary investment? Hint: Enter your answer rounded to two decimal places.