Exchange rates
-Brazil is one of the world’s in terms of international trade increasing exchange rate risk exposure.
-The depreciation of BRL (Brazilian Reias) against the dollar, results in Baker receiving less money in transaction.
Circumstances
-Novo was able to secure the following agreement with Baker:
-Forward option : Baker Adhesives’ bank had agreed to offer a forward contract for sept. 5, 2006 at an exchange rate of 0.4227 USD/BRL.
-Money market option : Affiliate of the bank located in Brazil was willing to provide Baker with a short-term loan secured by the Novo receivable at 26%
Hedge in the Forward Market
-Guaranteed exchange rates for the future exchange of currencies
-Contract specified a date, an amount to be exchange & a rate
-Bank fees would be built into the rate
-Can eliminate any risk due to currency fluctuations
-Would know the exchange rate to be traded today
-Market is open 24/7