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question 16

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Luther Industries needs to raise $25 million to fund a new office complex.The company plans on issuing ten-year bonds with a face value of $1000 and a coupon rate of 7.0% (annual payments) .The following table summarizes the YTM for similar ten-year corporate bonds of various credit ratings:

-Assuming that Luther's bonds receive a AA rating,the price of the bonds will be closest to:

• A)$1021
• B)$1014
• C)$1000
• D)$937
• E)$933

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Definitions:

Sale

The exchange of goods or services for money, constituting a fundamental economic activity.

Excess Cash

Indicates surplus cash that a company holds beyond what is required for its day-to-day operations.

Stock Split

A business operation where a corporation segments its current shares into several shares, with the goal of increasing share liquidity.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and a share in the company's profits.