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:

Binding Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on the price of a product or service that is set below the market equilibrium, leading to shortages and a decrease in supply.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers are willing and able to sell a good for and the actual amount they receive due to market price.

Demand

The quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a given time period.

Opportunity Cost

The relinquishment of possible advantages from alternate options upon making a choice.