In 2016, AT&T issued 10-year bonds with a coupon that pays $93.75 annually. At the time of issue, the bonds sold at par. Today, bonds of similar risk and maturity must pay an annual coupon of 7.25% to sell at par value. Assuming semi-annual payments and a 7.25% yield to maturity, what is the current price of the firm’s bonds?

In 2016, AT&T issued 10-year bonds with a coupon that pays $93.75 annually. At the time of issue, the bonds sold at par. Today, bonds of similar risk and maturity must pay an annual coupon of 7.25% to sell at par value. Assuming semi-annual payments and a 7.25% yield to maturity, what is the current price of the firm’s bonds?

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter6: Fixed-income Securities: Characteristics And Valuation

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Problem 13P

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