Question: Please answer IMMEDIATELY. 14) Trident the same U.S.-based company discussed in this chapter, has concluded a second larger sale of telecommunications equipment to Regency (U.K.).

Please answer IMMEDIATELY.

14) Trident the same U.S.-based company discussed in this chapter, has concluded a second larger sale of telecommunications equipment to Regency (U.K.). Total payment of 2,000,000 is due in 90 days. Trident is considering buying 2,000,000 put options with strike of $1.54/. Given the following exchange rates and interest rates, how much is the (net) dollar receipt if the spot rate is $1.5581/ at the end of 90 days?

Assumptions Value
90-day A/R in pounds 2,000,000.00
Spot rate, US$ per pound ($/) $1.5610
90-day forward rate, US$ per pound ($/) $1.5421
3-month U.S. dollar investment rate 4.000%
3-month U.S. dollar borrowing rate 6.000%
3-month UK investment interest rate 4.500%
3-month UK borrowing interest rate 8.000%
Put options on the British pound: Strike rates, US$/pound ($/)
Strike rate ($/) $1.55
Put option premium 1.500%
Strike rate ($/) $1.54
Put option premium 1.000%
Strike rate ($/) $1.55
Call option premium 2.500%
Trident's WACC 9.000%
Maria Gonzalez's expected spot rate in 90 days, US$ per pound ($/) $1.5431

Select one:

a.

$3,116,122.45

b.

$3,000,200.00

c.

$3,084,200.00

d.

$3,048,077.55

e.

$3,080,000.00

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