Question

Orchid Biotech Company is evaluating several different development projects for experimental drugs. Although the cash flows are difficult to​ forecast, the company has come up with the following estimates of the initial capital requirements and

NPVs
for the projects. Given a wide variety of staffing​ needs, the company has also estimated the number of research scientists required for each development project​ (all cost values are given in millions of​ dollars).

Answer 1

Okay, I understand the key information provided:

• Orchid Biotech is evaluating several experimental drug development projects.

• The cash flows and ultimate profitability (NPV) of the projects are uncertain but estimates have been provided.

• Initial capital requirements (costs) and estimated NPVs for each project have been determined.

• The number of research scientists needed for each project has also been estimated.

• All financial values are in millions of dollars.

Can you provide the specific estimates for the initial capital requirements, NPVs, and scientist needs for each project? Once I have those details I can try to analyze the projects and provide some recommendations to help Orchid Biotech choose which ones to pursue.

Let me know if any additional information would be helpful. I can also ask follow up questions to get clarification on any of the points.