Alberta Energy Issues $150 Million in Straight Bonds at Par

question 95

Multiple Choice

Alberta Energy issues $150 million in straight bonds at par with a coupon rate of 6%.The firm also pays underwriting fees of 2% on the face value of the bonds.What are the net proceeds to Alberta Energy from the bond issue?

• A)$141 million
• B)$147 million
• C)$150 million
• D)$138 million
• E)$144 million

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