Chapter 1, Problem 34QA

Uncertainty Surrounding an MNC’s Cash Flows Assume that Bangor Co. (a U.S. firm) knows that it will have cash inflows of $900,000 from domestic operations, cash inflows of 200,000 Swiss francs due to exports to Swiss operations, and cash outflows of 500,000 Swiss francs at the end of the year. While the future value of the Swiss franc is uncertain because it fluctuates, your best guess is that the Swiss franc’s value will be $1.10 at the end this year. What are the expected dollar cash flows of Bangor Co? Assume that Concord Co. (a U.S. firm) is in the same industry as Bangor Co. There is no political risk that could have any impact on the cash flows of either firm. Concord Co. knows that it will have cash inflows of $900,000 from domestic operations, cash inflows of 700,000 Swiss francs due to exports to Swiss operations, and cash outflows of 800,000 Swiss francs at the end of the year. Is the valuation of the total cash flows of Concord Co. more uncertain or less uncertain than the…

Assume the following to be a portion of the simplified balance of payments statement for a hypothetical country. The values are given in billions of dollars. Exports Imports Capital Outflows Capital Inflows $900 - $675 - $225 $135 If the central bank has not changed its holding of foreign-currency reserves during this period, then the capital-service account for this country should be equal to billion.

Suppose that Cleveland Co. engages in international business, with transactions denominated in four different foreign currencies: the euro, the Canadian dollar, the Australian dollar, and the Mexican peso. The company wishes to measure its cash flows in a single currency, the dollar, over the next quarter. The following table shows the total cash inflows and outflows for each currency, along with the expected exchange rate for that currency. For each row in the table, enter the net inflow or outflow in that currency for the MNC. Then, enter the dollar value of that inflow or outflow in the last column of the table. Total Inflow (Millions) 20 euros Note: Remember to enter a negative sign if a value is negative. Currency Euro Net Inflow or Outflow (Millions) Total Outflow Expected Exchange (Millions) Rate Net Inflow or Outflow, In Dollars (Millions) 15 euros euros $1.40 $ Canadian Dollar $C20 $C10 C$ $0.70 Australian Dollar $A20 $A40 A$ $0.75 Mexican peso 10 pesos 20 pesos peso $0.20 +A…