Consider the Situation of Firm a and Firm B $$\begin{array} { l l l } & \$ & € \\\text { A } & \$ 7 \% & € 6 \% \\B & \$8 \% & € 5\%\end{array}$$

question 7

Essay

Consider the situation of firm A and firm B.The current exchange rate is $1.50/€.Firm A is a U.S.MNC and wants to borrow €40 million for 2 years.Firm B is a French MNC and wants to borrow $60 million for 2 years.Their borrowing opportunities are as shown; both firms have AAA credit ratings.
$$\begin{array} { l l l } & \$ & € \\\text { A } & \$ 7 \% & € 6 \% \\B & \$8 \% & € 5\%\end{array}$$ Explain how this opportunity affects which swap firm A will be willing to participate in.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan amount.

Full Amount

The total quantity or extent of something, typically referring to the complete sum of money owed or due.

Repaid

The process of repaying funds that were once loaned by a creditor.

Borrowed

The act of receiving funds from another party with the promise to return the principal amount along with interest or other charges.