Which of the Following Factors Would Increase the Likelihood That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would increase the likelihood that a company would call its outstanding bonds at this time?

• A) The yield to maturity on the company’s outstanding bonds increases due to a weakening of the firm’s financial situation.
• B) A provision in the bond indenture lowers the call price on specific dates, and yesterday was one of those dates.
• C) The flotation costs associated with issuing new bonds rise.
• D) The firm’s CFO believes that interest rates are likely to decline in the future.
• E) The firm’s CFO believes that corporate tax rates are likely to be increased in the future.

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