When Would It Make Sense for a Firm to Call

question 29

Multiple Choice

When would it make sense for a firm to call a bond issue and refinance?

• A)When the market price of the bond exceeds the call price, and market interest rates are less than the bond's coupon rate
• B)When the market price of the bond exceeds the call price, and market interest rates are greater than the bond's coupon rate
• C)When the market price of the bond is less than the call price, and market interest rates are greater than the bond's coupon rate
• D)when the market price of the bond is less than the call price, and market interest rates are less than the bond's coupon rate

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