An Australian company imports goods from Germany and expects the payment of EUR 250,000 after 60 days. Therefore, the company purchased a Call option with a strike price of AUD 1.25/EUR and a premium of 5% of the option value. At the maturity of the option, the market price is AUD/EUR=0.85. Specify the decision of the Australian company. O a. To not hedge the risk O b. To purchase the amount in EUR from the market O c To exercise the option O d. To search for another option contract

An Australian company imports goods from Germany and expects the payment of EUR 250,000 after 60 days. Therefore, the company purchased a Call option with a strike price of AUD 1.25/EUR and a premium of 5% of the option value. At the maturity of the option, the market price is AUD/EUR=0.85. Specify the decision of the Australian company. O a. To not hedge the risk O b. To purchase the amount in EUR from the market O c To exercise the option O d. To search for another option contract

International Financial Management

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Chapter5: Currency Derivatives

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