PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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Author: BREALEY
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Chapter 23, Problem 3PS
Bond ratings It is 2030 and the yields on corporate bonds are as follows:
Tau Corp wishes to raise $10 million by an issue of 9% 10-year bonds. What will be the likely issue price (as a percent of face value) if Tau is rated (a) Aaa, (b) A, or (c) Ba?
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