Question 6
ICAN
•
2024
•
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
•
mixed
Case Stimulus
Linko Plc is a Uk-based company. It supplies medical equipment to the USA and Europe. It also buys some basic raw materials from USA.
In a typical financial year Linko has net imports of 8 million dollars from USA. This is expected to continue for the next six years.
The company’s cost of capital is 10% per year. Assume that cash flows occur at the year end. Ignore taxation.
Additional Information
{
"label": "Supporting information 1",
"content": "Current spot rate exchange rate (US$ per £1) is 1.9156 – 1.9210."
}
Requirements
(
a
)
With respect to foreign currency risk management, explain economic exposure and discuss generally, how a company can manage economic exposure.
(
b
)
Assuming that there is no change in the physical volume or dollar price of imports, estimate the impact on the expected market value of Linko Plc, if the market expects the dollar to strengthen by 4% per year against the pounds.
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