Discussion 5

Discussion 5

Discussion 5.1: FOREX

Access the Online Library and research a firm that mitigated foreign exchange risk through methods such as currency swaps, currency futures, forward transactions, etc.  What method was used and what was the result?  If the firm has used a different method, would the result have been the same?  Defend your answer and cite your sources. 

Discussion 5.2: Mitigation

Is there really any difference between the different ways one can mitigate exchange rate risk?  If so, is one form of exchange rate risk mitigation superior to another?  Defend your answer and cite your sources. 

Discussion 5.3 Maximizing shareholder wealth

Discussion of whether the company is maximizing shareholder wealth and an investment recommendation.

Defend your answer and cite your sources.