On April 1, 2014, Fredriksen Corp. sold a $700 million bond issue to finance the purchase of a new distribution facility. These bonds were issued in $1,000 denominations with a maturity date of April 1, 2034. The bonds have a coupon rate of 8.00% with interest paid semiannually. Required: a) Determine the value today April 1, 2024 of one of these bonds to an investor who requires a 12 percent return on these bonds. Why is the value today different from the par value? b) Assume that the bonds are selling for $925.00. Determine the current yield and the yield-to-maturity. Explain what these terms mean. c) Explain what layers or textures of risk play a role in the determination of the required rate of return on Fredriksen's bonds.
On April 1, 2014, Fredriksen Corp. sold a $700 million bond issue to finance the purchase of a new distribution facility. These bonds were issued in $1,000 denominations with a maturity date of April 1, 2034. The bonds have a coupon rate of 8.00% with interest paid semiannually. Required: a) Determine the value today April 1, 2024 of one of these bonds to an investor who requires a 12 percent return on these bonds. Why is the value today different from the par value? b) Assume that the bonds are selling for $925.00. Determine the current yield and the yield-to-maturity. Explain what these terms mean. c) Explain what layers or textures of risk play a role in the determination of the required rate of return on Fredriksen's bonds.
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