Derivatives & Hedging: Required
Derivatives & Hedging: Required
Derivatives & Hedging: Required
HEDGING
On December 1, 2016, Yamato Company entered into forward exchange contracts to purchase US $ 1, 000 in 90 days for
delivery on March 1, 2017 for P40.15. The exchange rates available on various dates are as follows:
12/1/16 12/31/16 3/1/17
Spot Rate P40.00 P40.30 P40.20
30-day forward rate P40.05 P40.45 P40.40
60-day forward rate P40.10 P40.40 P40.50
90-day forward rate P40.15 P40.45 P40.60
OPTIONS
On December 1, 2016, YOU Company paid P6, 000 to purchase a 90-day put option for FC 400, 000. The option’s purpose
is to hedge an exposed accounts receivable of FC 400, 000 from a sale of merchandise. The merchandise is to be shipped
on December 1, 2016, payment for which is due on March 1, 2017.
Relevant rates and market values at different dates are as follows:
12/1/16 12/31/16 3/1/17
Spot rate (Market price) P1.20 P1.12 P1.13
Strike price (Exercise price) P1.20 P1.20 P1.20
Fair value of Put Option P6, 000 P36, 000 P28, 000
REQUIRED:
Prepare journal entries for the above information.