The New Issue $1,000 Face Value Bonds Due in 2020

question 344

Multiple Choice

The new issue $1,000 face value bonds due in 2020 issued by Bay Books, Ltd., are perceived by investors as being less attractive than other bonds offered by other businesses at the same time. The coupon rate attached to these bonds will need to be __________ than other corporate bond issues in order to attract investors.

• A) the same
• B) lower
• C) higher
• D) not important because it is a new issue

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