AOL is considering two proposals to overhaul its network infrastructure. they have received two bids. the first bid from Huawei will require a $25 million upfront investment and will generate $20 million in savings for AOL each year for the next three years. the second bid from CISCO requires a $84 million upfront investment and will generate $60 million in savings each year for the next 3 years.
a. what is the IRR for AOL associated to each bid? b.if the cost of capital for each investment is 10%,what is the NVP of each bid?
b. suppose Cisco modifies its bids by offering a lease contract instead. under the term of the lease,AOL will pay $26 million upfront,and $35 million per year for the next 3 years.AOL's saving will be the same as with Cisco's original bid.
c. what is the IRR of the Cisco now.
d. what is the new NVP?
e. what should AOL do?