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The treasurer of a large manufacturing company has decided to hedge against rising interest rates. The treasurer wants to enter into a 2-year fixed-for-floating swap with a notional of USD 100 million, a fixed annual interest rate of 2.75%, semi-annual payments, and a floating interest rate of 6-month SOFR plus 30 bps, starting in January of Year 1. The treasurer uses the following forecast of future 6-month SOFR rates:
| Time period | Rate |
|---|---|
| Jan-Jun Year 1 | 2.40% |
| July-Dec Year 1 | 2.57% |
| Jan-Jun Year 2 | 2.66% |
| July-Dec Year 2 | 2.70% |
Which of the following is the best estimate of the net cash flow that the treasurer expects for the company to receive at the end of year 2?