Lloyd Industries Raised $28 Million in Order to Upgrade Its

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Lloyd Industries raised $28 million in order to upgrade its roller kiln furnace for the production of ceramic tiles. The company funded this by issuing 15-year bonds with a face value of $1,000 and a coupon rate of 6.2%, paid annually. The above table shows the yield to maturity for similar 15-year corporate bonds of different ratings issued at the same time. When Lloyd Industries issued their bonds, they received a price of $962.63. Which of the following is most likely to be the rating these bonds received?

• A)AA
• B)A
• C)BBB
• D)BB

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Definitions:

Departmental Income Statements

Financial reports that show the revenue, expenses, and profit of individual departments within a company.

Department Viability

An assessment of a department’s ability to continue operating effectively, often considering its financial performance and strategic fit within an organization.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific period.

Departmental Contribution Margin

Departmental Contribution Margin refers to the contribution margin as calculated for specific departments within a company, showing the profit contribution of each department.