A Company Issues a 10-Year, Callable Bond at Par with 8

question 88

Multiple Choice

A company issues a 10-year, callable bond at par with 8% annual coupon payments. The bond can be called at par in one year after issue or any time after that on a coupon payment date. The call price is $105 per $100 of face value. What is the yield to call if this bond is called in one year?

• A) 13%
• B) 5%
• C) 8%
• D) 11%

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