Apollo's Beta bond has just reached the end of its period of call protection, has 10y maturity, and has a face value of $1,000. Its coupon rate is 16%, and the interest rat 10%. Should Apollo refund this issue if refunding costs a total of 8% of the value o: funded plus the call penalty? (Hint: See the refunding decision page 306.) E. Snyder Mfg. issued a $1,000 face value 30-year bond 5 years ago with an 8% subject to call after 10 years, and the current interest rate is 7%. What call premium w bondholder indifferent to the call? (Hint: Equate the formulas for the bond's price wi the call.) coupon.

Apollo's Beta bond has just reached the end of its period of call protection, has 10y maturity, and has a face value of $1,000. Its coupon rate is 16%, and the interest rat 10%. Should Apollo refund this issue if refunding costs a total of 8% of the value o: funded plus the call penalty? (Hint: See the refunding decision page 306.) E. Snyder Mfg. issued a $1,000 face value 30-year bond 5 years ago with an 8% subject to call after 10 years, and the current interest rate is 7%. What call premium w bondholder indifferent to the call? (Hint: Equate the formulas for the bond's price wi the call.) coupon.

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