Lloyd Industries Raised $28 Million in Order to Upgrade Its

question 105

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Lloyd Industries raised $28 million in order to upgrade its roller kiln furnace for the production of ceramic tile.The company funded this by issuing 15-year bonds with a face value of $1000 and a coupon rating 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:

Administrative Expenses

The costs related to the general administration of a business, such as salaries of senior executives, accounting, human resources, and information technology.

President's Salaries

Compensation or wage paid to the president of a company, often reflecting their role's responsibility and level of professional experience.

Depreciation

The planned allocation of a physical asset's cost over the time it remains useful.

Merchandising Business

A type of business that purchases finished goods and sells them to consumers, typically at a retail level.