Microsoft corporation wants to reduce its interest rate exposure and will need to borrow $1,000,000 in six months' time for a 6-month period. The interestrate at which it can borrow today is 6-month LIBOR plus 0.5 percent. Let us further assume that the 6-month LIBOR currently is at 0.89465%, but thecompany's treasurer thinks it might rise as high as 1.30% over the forthcoming months.The treasurer choses to buy a 6x12 FRA in order to cover the period of 6 months starting 6 months from now. He receives a quote of 0.954509% from hisbank and buys the FRA for 1,000,000 S on April 8th.Characteristics of the FRA known on trade date:Trade date 08/04/2019Spot date (t+2) 12/04/2019Fixing date 10/10/2019Settlement date 12/10/2019Maturity date 12/04/2020 Contract period: 182 daysFRA rate 0.95450%On the fixing date (October 10th, 2019), the 6-month LIBOR fixes at 1.26222, which is the settlement rate applicable for the company's FRA.a) Calculate and interpret the interest differential, did the buyer benefit?b) Critically evaluate FRAS focusing on the motivation of companies to use them, and their importance in managing financial risk.

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Essentials Of Investments

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