Ortel Telecom sells telecommunication products and services to a variety of small businesses. Two of Ortels key

Ortel Telecom sells telecommunication products and services to a variety of small businesses. Two of Ortel’s key clients are Square and Cloudburst, both fast-growing technology start-ups located in New York City. Ortel has compiled information regarding its transactions with Square and Cloudburst for 2014, as well as its expectations regarding their interactions for the next 3 years:

Ortel’s transactions with Square and Cloudburst are in cash. Assume that they occur at year-end. Ortel is headquartered in the Cayman Islands and pays no income taxes. The owners of Ortel insist on a required rate of return of 12%.

Required
1. What is the expected net cash flow from Square and Cloudburst for the next 3 years?
2. Based on the net present value from cash flows over the next 3 years, is Cloudburst or Square a more valuable customer for Ortel?
3. Cloudburst threatens to switch to another supplier unless Ortel gives a 10% price reduction on all sales starting in 2015. Calculate the 3-year NPV of Cloudburst after incorporating the 10% discount. Should Ortel continue to transact with Cloudburst? What other factors should it consider before making its finaldecision?

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Expected Annual percentage increase 2014 Square Clodburst Square Cloudburst 6% | 55% |$567,000|53510000 45% | S364800|S3060 000 S202,200 $450,000 Sales revenues Cost of sales 5% Net cash flow