PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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Author: BREALEY
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Chapter 26, Problem 30PS
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To discuss: Whether the company F requires hedge against movements in the price of company S.
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Chapter 26 Solutions
PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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