cullumber, inc has a bond issue maturing in seven years that is paying a coupon rate of 7.5 percent (semiannual payments). Management wants to retire a portion of the issue by buying the securities in the open market. if it can refinance at 6 percent, how much will cullumber pay to buy back its current outstanding bonds? Assume face value is $1000.

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cullumber, inc has a bond issue maturing in seven years that is paying a coupon rate of 7.5 percent (semiannual payments). Management wants to retire a portion of the issue by buying the securities in the open market. if it can refinance at 6 percent, how much will cullumber pay to buy back its current outstanding bonds? Assume face value is $1000.

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