Answer:
Bond Valuation
Other things being equal, the bond issue that offers the most attractive investment opportunity if it can be purchased at the prices stated is:
= BB Corp. bonds.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Maturity period = 20 years
Issue date = January 1, 2021
Maturity date = December 31, 2040
Company Bond Price Stated Rate Annual Interest FV
1. BB Corp. $ 107 million 15 % $15 million $3,518,371,301.23
2. DD Corp. $ 100 million 14 % $14 million 2,827,106,832.58
3. GG Corp. $ 93 million 13 % $13 million 2,260,756,079.53
From an online financial calculator, the future values of the bonds are:
N (# of periods) 20
I/Y (Interest per year) 15
PV (Present Value) 107000000
PMT (Periodic Payment) 15000000
Results
FV = $3,518,371,301.23
Sum of all periodic payments $300,000,000.00
Total Interest $3,111,371,301.2
N (# of periods) 20
I/Y (Interest per year) 14
PV (Present Value) 100000000
PMT (Periodic Payment) 14000000
Results
FV = $2,827,106,832.58
Sum of all periodic payments $280,000,000.00
Total Interest $2,447,106,832.58
N (# of periods) 20
I/Y (Interest per year) 13
PV (Present Value) 93000000
PMT (Periodic Payment) 13000000
Results
FV = $2,260,756,079.53
Sum of all periodic payments $260,000,000.00
Total Interest $1,907,756,079.53
