LiveBetter Can Choose Between the Two Following Issues

question 58

Essay

LiveBetter can choose between the two following issues:
a. A public issue of $10 million face value of 10-year debt. The interest rate on the debt would be 8.5% and the debt would be issued at face value. The underwriting spread would be 1.5% and other expenses would be $80,000.
b. A private placement of $10 million face value of 10-year debt. The interest rate on the debt would be 9% and the total issuing expenses would be $30,000.
Which deal should LiveBetter choose?

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Definitions:

Public Stock Offering

The process by which a company sells its stock to the general public for the first time, known as an initial public offering (IPO).

TSX

The Toronto Stock Exchange, one of the largest stock exchanges in the world, based in Canada.

OTC

Over-the-counter; referring to securities traded in some context other than on a formal exchange.

Proprietorship

A business entity owned and operated by a single individual, with no distinction between the business and the owner.