A Firm Issues $160 Million in Straight Bonds at Par

question 92

Multiple Choice

A firm issues $160 million in straight bonds at par and a coupon rate of 8.5%.The firm pays fees of 2% 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)$146 million
• B)$154 million
• C)$157 million
• D)$160 million

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