A Firm Issues $525 Million in Straight Bonds at an Original

question 9

Multiple Choice

A firm issues $525 million in straight bonds at an original issue discount of 2% and a coupon rate of 5%. The firm pays fees of 2% on the face value of the bonds. What is the net amount of funds that the debt issue will provide for the firm?

• A) $580 million
• B) $554.4 million
• C) $529 million
• D) $504 million

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