... CFO, has embraced aggressive litigation as NTL's survival strategy to cope with the losses that threaten its solvency. In the meantime, NTL also faces tax investigations and whistleblower allegations of fraud, and it finds that the record-keeping of its derivative transactions was hopelessly...

...Jayanth R. Varma; Rahul Ghosh Northern Textiles (NTL) used highly complex derivatives to hedge its currency risk, and these structured products have been profitable in the past. But in 2008, unanticipated movements in exchange rates have led to serious losses. Seth, the Chairman of NTL, has come...

... seasonality international case diversity case derivatives diversity international Manufacturing Suggested complementary cases regarding working capital management and financial forecasting: “Bayern Brauerei” (UVA-F-1027); “Oracle Systems Corp.” (UVA-F-1031); and “Body Shop International...

...Aisyah Abdul Rahman; Raudha Md Ramli Subject area The case is suitable for use in the topics related to the functions and roles of hedging and the Islamic derivatives/hedging instruments. Study level/applicability The case is designed for undergraduate students, taking courses in Islamic...