Gladwell Enterprises (GE), a U.S. media empire, is about to create and license content to publishers in Australia for one year. The content would cost $50 million to create now. The company expects to receive a cash flow of either A$80 million or A$140 million in one year, depending on the number of publishers who sign up. After one year, no more costs or revenue will accrue, and the content will have no salvage value.

The 1-year forward exchange rate is $0.73 per Australian dollar, and the company expects a spot exchange rate of $0.69 per $A in one year.

The required rate of return for the project is 17%.

Part 1

What is the NPV of the project if GE receives A$80 million but doesn't hedge the exchange rate (in $ million)?

Part 2

What is the NPV of the project if GE receives and hedges A$80 million (in $ million)?

Part 3

What is the NPV of the project if GE hedges A$140 million, but receives only A$80 million (in $ million)? The company will have to buy some Australian dollars in the spot market to deliver on the forward sale.

Part 4

What is the NPV of the project if GE receives A$140 million but doesn't hedge the exchange rate (in $ million)?

Part 5

What is the NPV of the project if GE hedges only A$80 million, but actually receives A$140 million (in $ million)? The company will sell all unhedged Australian dollars in the spot market.

Part 6

What is the NPV of the project if GE receives and hedges A$140 million (in $ million)?