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International Financial Management

14th Edition

ISBN:9780357130698

Author:Madura

Publisher:Madura

Chapter11: Managing Transaction Exposure

Section: Chapter Questions

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KP Production Sdn Bhd (KPSB) is expecting to receive US$10,000,000 in export sales from United States in 90 days. The current spot rate is RM3.0380/USS and the 90-day forward rate is RM3.0120/USS. The 90-day interest in Malaysia is 3.5% per annum whereas it is 5% per annum in the United States.

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i) Identify KPSB's transaction exposure associated with this receivable.

ii) Calculate the ringgit revenue if KPSB is to forward cover this transaction

iii) Compute the ringgit revenue if the company hedges in the money market for this transaction.

iv) Advise KPSB whether to hedge in the forward market or money market. Justify

Definition Definition Financial market that deals in securities or assets that are short-term in nature. The money market is responsible for keeping up the liquidity of the businesses and the organizations. These securities are usually held for a period of 12 months or less and are issued by institutions that require cash or funds for their short-term cash flow requirements. The money market is regulated by the federal government.

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