Question

Diz Co. is a U.S.-based MNC with net cash inflows of euros and net cash inflows of Swiss francs. These two currencies are highly correlated in their movements against the dollar. Yanta Co. is a U.S.-based MNC that has the same level of net cash flows in these currencies as Diz Co. except that its euros represent net cash outflows. Yanta Co has a higher exposure to exchange rate risk than Diz Co.

Required:
Which firm has a higher exposure to exchange rate risk? Why?

Answer 1

Yanta Co. has a higher exposure to exchange rate risk than Diz Co.

The reason is that Yanta Co. does not have net inflows of euros. Instead, its euro transactions yield net outflows.

It will always be in need of euros to settle its foreign debts or obligations, unlike Diz Co. with foreign assets.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

Diz Co. has net cash inflows of euros and net cash inflows of swiss francs

Yanta Co. has net cash outflows of euros and net cash inflows of swiss francs

b) Exposure to exchange rate risk or currency risk is the financial risk arising from fluctuations in the value of the US dollars against the Euro or Swiss Francs in which Diz Co. has some foreign assets while Yanta Co. has foreign obligations.