The Call Policy That Maximizes Shareholder Wealth Is to Call

question 23

Multiple Choice

The call policy that maximizes shareholder wealth is to call a bond issue when:

• A) the bond's price is above par.
• B) the callable bond value is above par, but below the call price.
• C) the bond's price exceeds the call premium.
• D) the callable bond value exceeds the call price.

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