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Exhibit 9 Template for Currency Rate and Sales Volume Impact on Company Bottom Line
Final volume: _______________ 30500 % Cover Contracts 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 75% 75% 75% 75% 75% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25000 Options Contract 1.22 Option Uncovered

Source: Adapted by case writers from AIFS. Numbers and levels have been disguised for confidentiality.

Uncoverd USD Exchange Rate (EUR/USD) 1.01 1.22 1.48

Options USD Exchange Rate (EUR/USD) 1.01 1.22 1.48

Total cost USD Exchange Rate (EUR/USD) 1.01

Total cost USD Exchange Rate (EUR/USD) 1.22 1.48

Contract Option 30500 30500

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