Looking back on the entire situation (i.e., the original transaction and the forward contract) in terms of the US$ needed to settle both transactions, did entering the forward contract work out well for Townshend Company?

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Townshend Company sold guitars to The Who Inc. for £250,000 on September 21, 2020. The collection of payment from The Who, Inc. is due
on December 19, 2020.
Additionally, on September 21, Townshend entered into a 90-day forward contract to sell £250,000 at a rate of £1 = $1.23. The forward
contract was entered into to manage the exposed net asset position in UK Pounds, but it was not designated as a hedge. The spot rates were:
09/21/20
£1 = $1.21
12/20/20
£1 = $1.24
Looking back on the entire situation (i.e., the original transaction and the forward contract) in terms of the US$ needed to settle both
transactions, did entering the forward contract work out well for Townshend Company?
A)
Yes. Without the forward contract, the company would have received fewer US$ when selling the pounds on the settlement date.
Transcribed Image Text:Townshend Company sold guitars to The Who Inc. for £250,000 on September 21, 2020. The collection of payment from The Who, Inc. is due on December 19, 2020. Additionally, on September 21, Townshend entered into a 90-day forward contract to sell £250,000 at a rate of £1 = $1.23. The forward contract was entered into to manage the exposed net asset position in UK Pounds, but it was not designated as a hedge. The spot rates were: 09/21/20 £1 = $1.21 12/20/20 £1 = $1.24 Looking back on the entire situation (i.e., the original transaction and the forward contract) in terms of the US$ needed to settle both transactions, did entering the forward contract work out well for Townshend Company? A) Yes. Without the forward contract, the company would have received fewer US$ when selling the pounds on the settlement date.
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