How Might a Firm Such as General Mills Use Options

question 45

Multiple Choice

How might a firm such as General Mills use options to control raw material prices for breakfast cereals?

• A) Buy call options on commodities
• B) Sell call options on commodities
• C) Buy put options on commodities
• D)Sell put options on commodities

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Definitions:

NPV Calculation

Net Present Value Calculation; a method used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by comparing its present value of cash inflows and outflows over time.

Similar Investment

An investment in assets or projects that have similar risk levels, expected returns, or financial profiles.

Interest Rate

The cost, in the form of a percentage of the principal amount, charged by a lender to a borrower for accessing funds or assets.

Profit Stream

Future flow of profits from an investment over time.