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Hhannah10y ago
Hi John, How does FOREX risk effect cost of capital? Thank you in advance. Regards, Anna
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#1
If the business has transactions in a foreign currency or has borrowing in a foreign currency, then the foreign exchange risk involved makes the business as a whole more risky. If the business is more risky then shareholders will want a higher return, this increases the cost of equity which in turn will increase the WACC.
Hhannah10y ago#2
Thank you for your prompt reply!
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#3
You are welcome :-)
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