Exhibit 14-12 USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT QUESTION(S)

question 53

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14-12
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT QUESTION(S)
The Skalmory Corporation has entered into a 3-year interest rate swap, with semiannual settlement, to pay a fixed rate of 7.5% per year and receive 6-month LIBOR. The notional principal is $10,000,000.
-Refer to Exhibit 14-12. What is the market value of the swap to the Skalmory Corporation?

• A) -$9,000,000
• B) -$1,804,000
• C) -$87,654
• D) $91,830
• E) $7,620,000

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