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Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1989
Version: 21 September 1989

Abstract

The chairman of the second-largest Swiss multinational company is preparing for a board discussion on the impact of a constantly strengthening Swiss franc. The case raises strategic issues in terms of international competitiveness, financial reporting issues of how to report the impact of inflation and currency changes, as well as financial management issues on how to protect against adverse currency movements.
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Size:
Large, USD11 billion 1987 sales
Other setting(s):
1987

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Abstract

The chairman of the second-largest Swiss multinational company is preparing for a board discussion on the impact of a constantly strengthening Swiss franc. The case raises strategic issues in terms of international competitiveness, financial reporting issues of how to report the impact of inflation and currency changes, as well as financial management issues on how to protect against adverse currency movements.

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Location:
Size:
Large, USD11 billion 1987 sales
Other setting(s):
1987

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