A Firm Issues $250 Million in Straight Bonds at an Original

question 97

Multiple Choice

A firm issues $250 million in straight bonds at an original issue discount of 1.5% and a coupon rate of 6%.The firm pays fees of 3% on the face value of the bonds.The net amount of funds that the debt issue will provide for the firm is closest to which of the following?

• A)$225 million
• B)$239 million
• C)$250 million
• D)$261 million

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