A European company has successfully captured its first export order from a US client and is considering the alternatives for managing its exposure. The price of the export order is US$600 thousand (invoice denominated in $) and the associated receivable is due in 12 months time. To make the order, the European firm has had to purchase specialist components from a Japanese supplier. The cost of these components is Yen36 million (invoice denominated in Yen) and the associated payable is due in 6 months time. Additionally, the European company is facing the following payments associated with the export order:

Time of Payable Now 6 months time

Amount 000 100 50

12 months time	50
The following sets of Euro-interest rates and spot exchange rates are available:
LIBOR Interest Rates
6-month 3.4% 2.1% 0.90%	12-month 3.1% 2.2% 0.95%	$ Yen

Spot Exchange Rates

$/ Yen/

0.90 110.0

Required: Discuss, describe, calculate with formula, evaluate, and judge the actions the European company can take to manage the exposure. Use the rates exhibited above to evaluate outcomes