Reference no: EM132998157
CMS Corporation's balance sheet as of today is as follows:
Long-term debt (bonds, at par)$10,000,000
Preferred stock2,000,000
Common stock ($10 par)10,000,000
Retained earnings4,000,00
Total debt and equity$26,000,000
Problem 1: The bonds have a 8.9% coupon rate, payable semiannually, and a par value of $1,000. They mature exactly 10 years from today. The yield to maturity is 12%, so the bonds now sell below par. What is the current market value of the firm's debt?
Select the correct answer.
a. $8,221,698
b. $8,221,233
c. $8,223,091
d. $8,222,162
e. $8,222,627