Case | HBS Case Collection | 1994 (Revised from original version)

Royal Ahold NV

by Richard F. Meyer

Abstract

Contains a general description of a large international retailer. Focus is on the major financial risks facing the company: exchange rate risk and commodity price risk. This case is an introduction to financial risk management. It poses some of the major problem areas.

Keywords: Risk Management; Currency Exchange Rate; Futures and Commodity Futures; Trade; Distribution; Financial Services Industry;

Citation:

Meyer, Richard F. "Royal Ahold NV." Harvard Business School Case 190-113, March 1994. (Revised from original January 1990 version.)