A Firm Issues $300 Million in Straight Bonds at an Original

question 28

Multiple Choice

A firm issues $300 million in straight bonds at an original issue discount of 0.50% and a coupon rate of 7%. The firm pays fees of 2.0% 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) $248,625,000
• B) $263,250,000
• C) $277,875,000
• D) $292,500,000

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