Answer:
Keenan Company (U.S.) and Velez Company (Canada)
The fair value of the foreign currency option at February 1 = $4,500.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Value of merchandise sold to Velez Company = CAD 150,000
Collection date of the receivable = February 1, 2022
Strike price of foreign currency put option purchased by Keenan = US$0.97
Relevant exchange rates follow:
Date Spot Rate Option Premium
1-Dec-21 $0.97 $0.05
31-Dec-21 $0.95 $0.04
1-Feb-22 $0.94 $0.03
The fair value of the option is based on the the change that has occurred in the Spot Rates from December 1, 2021 to February = $0.03 ($0.97 - $0.94)
Therefore, the fair value = 150,000 * $0.03 = $4,500