Suppose That Healdsburg Wants to Buy Back the 7

question 31

Essay

Suppose that Healdsburg wants to buy back the 7.75% notes on December 31, 2013, (i.e., five years early) when the going interest rate is 6%, thereby retiring the $345,154,000 in debt. How much would Healdsburg have to pay for the notes (principal only)?

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