(Cost of commercial paper) Tri-State Enterprises plans to issue commercial paper for the first time in the firm's 35
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:48 pm
(Cost of commercial paper) Tri-State Enterprises plans to
issue commercial paper for the first time in the firm's 35-year
history. The firm plans to issue $450,000 in 180-day maturity
notes. The paper will carry a 10.50 percent rate with discounted
interest and will cost Tri-State $13,000 (paid in advance) to
issue. Note: Assume a 30-day month and 360-day year.
a. What is the effective cost of credit to Tri-State?
b. What other factors should the company consider in analyzing
whether to issue the commercial paper?
issue commercial paper for the first time in the firm's 35-year
history. The firm plans to issue $450,000 in 180-day maturity
notes. The paper will carry a 10.50 percent rate with discounted
interest and will cost Tri-State $13,000 (paid in advance) to
issue. Note: Assume a 30-day month and 360-day year.
a. What is the effective cost of credit to Tri-State?
b. What other factors should the company consider in analyzing
whether to issue the commercial paper?