You sold goods for USD 2 million and expected to receive the proceeds in 2 months. You entered into a forward exchange contract (“FEC”) at AUD/USD 0.9600. You have been advised your customer cannot pay the USD 2m until 3 months after the FEC date. Your bank agrees that you can extend your FEC at the historical rate. Current spot rate is AUD/USD 0.8800 with USD and AUD interest rates 1% pa and 6% pa respectively. What is the approximate amount of AUD you will now receive at the revised future date: Select one: A. AUD 2,301,000 B. AUD 2,083,000 C. AUD 2,273,000 D. AUD 2,109,000

You sold goods for USD 2 million and expected to receive the proceeds in 2 months. You entered into a forward exchange contract (“FEC”) at AUD/USD 0.9600. You have been advised your customer cannot pay the USD 2m until 3 months after the FEC date. Your bank agrees that you can extend your FEC at the historical rate. Current spot rate is AUD/USD 0.8800 with USD and AUD interest rates 1% pa and 6% pa respectively. What is the approximate amount of AUD you will now receive at the revised future date: Select one: A. AUD 2,301,000 B. AUD 2,083,000 C. AUD 2,273,000 D. AUD 2,109,000

International Financial Management

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Chapter20: Short-term Financing

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