A Firm Wishes to Issue a Perpetual Callable Bond

question 44

Multiple Choice

A firm wishes to issue a perpetual callable bond. The current interest rate is 7%. Next year, the interest rate will be 6.5% or 8.25% with equal probability. The bond is callable at $1,075, and it will be called if the interest rate drops to 6.5%. What is the correct coupon amount if the bond is priced to sell at par?

• A) $65.00.
• B) $75.42.
• C) $82.50.
• D) $87.86.

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