Seattle Solar Corporation (SSC) based in the U.S. regularly purchases solar generators from a Japanese firm. SSC is allo

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Seattle Solar Corporation (SSC) based in the U.S. regularly
purchases solar generators from a Japanese firm. SSC is allowed to
settle a payment of JPY 1,000 million in 180 days. Exhibit 1:
Additional data Spot exchange rate (JPY/USD) 116.00 180-day forward
rate (JPY/USD) 118.00 Expected spot rate in 180 days (JPY/USD)
120.00 180-day USD interest rate per annum 3.0% 180-day JPY
interest rate per annum 1.0% SSC’s WACC per annum 4.0% (1A) If SSC
maintains an unhedged position, how much will the firm need to pay
if the spot rate in 180 days is the same as (i) the current spot
rate, and (ii) the expected spot rate? [6 marks]
(1B) Suppose SSC plans to manage the possible transaction
exposure by hedging in the forward market or the money markets.
Determine which hedging alternative would be better for SSC. [9
marks]
(1C) Suppose the strike price of a 180-day call option for JPY
1,000 million is JPY/USD 119.00, and the premium of the call option
is 1.5%. Is hedging in the option market a better alternative for
SSC? [9 marks]