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Chapter 16, Problem 14DQ
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To explain:Â The reason why the cost of capital is used for the evaluation of the decision to refund a bond and also explain the reason behind it.
Introduction:
Bond:
It is a long-term loan borrowed by the corporations, organizations, and the government for the
purpose of raising capital. It is issued at a fixed interest depending upon the reputation of the
corporations and also termed as fixed-income security.
Bond refunding:
It means paying off higher-cost debt bonds to the issuer of the bonds with a lower net cost. This decreases the financial cost of any firm.
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