Barramundi Cycling Company needs foreign exchange advice and hedging for an upcoming import payment from Australia to the US. The summary recommends:
1. Using a forward contract to lock in exchange rates and minimize risk.
2. Paying the initial 50% payment with a spot rate on 6/2/2016 and the remaining 50% at a forward rate on 12/1/2016 (Payment Scheme Option 1).
3. Obtaining direct guarantees for the advance and remaining payments to further mitigate risk.