John co issues a series of bonds with a par value of 1000


John Co. issues a series of bonds with a par value of $1,000 and a maturity of 10 years. The bonds pay interest based upon an annual fixed coupon rate of 6%, but coupon payments are made on a semi-annual basis. The bonds are issued when the going rate in the market for similar bonds is 5%. (a) What price will one John Co. bond sell for at the issuance date? $_______________ (b) Three years pass since the issuance date and the going rate in the market for similar bonds is 8%. If a John Co. bondholder is looking to sell his fixed coupon bond, how much will he be able to sell the bond for? $_______________ (c) Seven years pass since the issuance date and the going rate in the market for similar bonds is 7%. If a John Co. bondholder is looking to sell his fixed coupon bond, how much will he be able to sell the bond for? $_______________

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Financial Management: John co issues a series of bonds with a par value of 1000
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