Penn Corp. is analyzing the possible acquisition of Teller's Company. Both firms have no debt. Penn believes the acquisition will increase its total after-tax annual cash flow by $1.1 million indefinitely. The current market value of Teller's is $45 million, and that of Penn is $62 million. The appropriate discount rate for the incremental cash flows is 12%. Penn is trying to decide whether it should offer 40% of its stock or $48 million in cash to Teller's shareholders.

a. What is the cost of each alternative?

b. What is the NPV of each alternative?

c. Which alternative should Penn choose?