Consider the Situation of Firm a and Firm B $$\begin{array} { l l l } & \$ & £ \\\text { A } & \$ 6 \% & £5 \% \\B & \$7 \% & £ 4\%\end{array}$$

question 9

Essay

Consider the situation of firm A and firm B.The current exchange rate is $2.00/£ Firm A is a U.S.MNC and wants to borrow £30 million for 2 years.Firm B is a British MNC and wants to borrow $60 million for 2 years.Their borrowing opportunities are as shown,both firms have AAA credit ratings.
$$\begin{array} { l l l } & \$ & £ \\\text { A } & \$ 6 \% & £5 \% \\B & \$7 \% & £ 4\%\end{array}$$ If firm A could use the forward exchange markets to redenominate a 2-year $60m 6 percent USD loan into a 2-year pound denominated loan,what would be the interest rate?

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Definitions:

Risk Averter

A risk averter is someone who prefers to avoid uncertainty and potential losses, choosing options that offer more security even if they might offer lower potential returns.

Mean

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of these numbers by the count of the numbers in the set.

Risk-Free Asset

An investment with a guaranteed return and no risk of financial loss.

Expected Rate

The anticipated yield or return on an investment, loan, or other financial products over a specific period.