Forward contract and foreign currency options for hedging

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Dealeo Foods Inc. purchases vitamins from a supplier abroad. The invoices received by Dealeo are denominated in the foreign currency. Dealeo understands that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may adversely affect the company’s earnings. The CFO of Dealeo wants you to investigate derivative instruments and determine whether or not the use of a foreign currency forward contract or foreign currency options is best to hedge the company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange risk.

REQUIRED:

Suppose you chosed any country other than the US...

1. Draft a memo to explain to the CFO the advantages and disadvantages of using a foreign currency forward contract and foreign currency options for hedging. Based on the history of the exchange rates, how might these options impact Dealeo?

2. Make a recommendation on the hedging instrument that you believe the company should use. Justify/support your recommendation.

NOTE: Please cite any sources used, FASB Codification and any other sources.

Reference no: EM132148149

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