Case summary:
P Inc.’s CEO person M is considering expanding the geographic footprint of its line of dried and smoked low-fat opossum, ostrich, and venison jerky snack packs. Europeans may not be as accepting of opossum jerky as initial research suggests, so the expansion will proceed in steps.
P Inc.’s CFO, person K, although enthusiastic about the plan, is nonetheless concerned about how an international expansion and the additional risk that entails will affect the firm’s
To discuss: The interest rate parity and the security offer the highest expected return.

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