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Author: JoeWinkler One star, 50 posts Add to my Favorite Fools Ignore this person (you won't see their posts anymore) Number: of 202698  
Subject: Re: Another good sign for Berkshire Date: 8/31/1999 8:25 PM
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I wonder if KO and/or G have a currency fluctuation line item in their contracts with vendors?

My company buys specific product made in Taiwan, and our cost is adjusted constantly depending on the exchange rate, even though the PO's and LC's are issued years (18 months usually) ahead of time.
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