Reference no: EM131200559
Case : Jotikasthira
AIFS
Use the spreadsheet Case 1 AIFS.xlsx to help guide your calculation.
Case questions:
1. What gives rise to the currency exposure at AIFS? What are the two random variables that Archer-Lock and Tabaczynski have to deal with?
2. What would happen under the three exchange rate scenarios if Archer-Lock and Tabaczynski did not hedge at all? Use the forecast sales volume of 25,000.
3. Repeat your analysis in question (2) with (a) a 100% hedge with forwards and (b) a 100% hedge with options. Again, use the forecast sales volume of 25,000.
Analyze the outcomes relative to the "zero impact" scenario described in the case (where rate = USD 1.22/EUR). For simplicity, please assume that the forward rate is 1.22, the option's strike price is also 1.22, and the option premium per EUR is 5% of the strike 1.22.
4. Fill completely the table in Exhibit 9. Analyze different levels of hedge coverage and different mixes of forwards and options. Which strategy would you prefer? Explain briefly.
5. Repeat your analysis in questions (2) to (4) under the high-volume and low-volume scenarios outlined at the end of the case. Note that hedge coverage is based on the forecast sales volume of 25,000 but the actual realized volume differs from the forecast. Which strategy would you prefer under each volume scenario? Why?
6. Considering all possibilities, what hedging decision would you advocate? Briefly discuss your criteria.
7. You expect that American students are more (less) likely to study abroad if USD is strong (weak). Of course, you do not know whether USD will be strong or weak against EUR in the future but you know that if USD is strong (weak), the sales volume is likely to be high (low). Under this assumption, how would you change your answer to question (6)?
8. You believe that AIFS' competitors do not hedge currency risk (a nd as a result set their prices based on the USD/EUR exchange rate at the time of sale). And, since students are price-sensitive, AIFS' sales volume is likely to be high (low) if its prices are better (worse) than the competition. Under this assumption, how would you change your answer to question (6)?
Attachment:- Case-AIFS.rar
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