On March 1, Derby Corporation (a U.S.-based company) expects to order merchandise from a supplier in Norway in three months. On March 1, when the spot rate is $0.45 per Norwegian krone, Derby enters into a forward contract to purchase 527,500 Norwegian kroner at a three-month forward rate of $0.490. Forward points are excluded in assessing the forward contract's effectiveness as a hedge, and are amortized to net income on a straight-line basis. At the end of three months, when the spot rate is $0.482 per Norwegian krone, Derby orders and receives the merchandise, paying 527,500 kroner. The merchandise is sold within 30 days. What amount(s) does Derby report in net income as a result of this cash flow hedge of a forecasted transaction and the related purchase and sale of merchandise?
Cost of goods sold of $254,255 plus foreign exchange loss of $4,220
Cost of goods sold of $258,475
Cost of goods sold of $237,375 plus foreign exchange loss of $21,100
Cost of goods sold of $258,475 less foreign exchange gain of $21,100
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