Given Realistic Estimates of the Probability and Cost of Bankruptcy

question 49

Multiple Choice

Given realistic estimates of the probability and cost of bankruptcy, the future costs of a possible bankruptcy are borne by:

• A) by all investors in the firm.
• B) debtholders only because if default occurs interest and principal payments are not made.
• C) equity holders because debtholders will pay less providing less cash for the equity holders.
• D) management because if the firm defaults they will lose their jobs.

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