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Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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JRC needs $240 million to support operations. To raise the needed funds, the firm issued bonds at $1,000 each bond. The flotation cost is 4%. Calculate the number of outstanding bonds to be issued.
Debt financing is the process of raising debt capital by issuing shares to investors due to short-term need or long-term goal or for the future growth of the firm.
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