The Total Direct Costs of a Debt Issue, When Expressed

question 48

Multiple Choice

The total direct costs of a debt issue, when expressed as a percentage of gross proceeds, tends to:

• A)increase as the quality of the debt increases.
• B)decrease as the size of the issue decreases.
• C)decrease when the bonds are convertible rather than straight.
• D)decrease as the proceeds of the bond issue increase.
• E)be relatively the same regardless of the type or quality of the debt issue.

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