Given Realistic Estimates of the Probability and Cost of Bankruptcy,the

question 30

Multiple Choice

Given realistic estimates of the probability and cost of bankruptcy,the future costs of a possible bankruptcy are borne by:

• A) all investors in the firm.
• B) debtholders only because if default occurs interest and principal payments are not made.
• C) shareholders because debtholders will pay less for the debt providing less cash for the shareholders.
• D) management because if the firm defaults they will lose their jobs.
• E) None of these.

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