Exhibits 10-10A and B contain excerpts from the University of Torontos annual report for its 2012/13 fiscal

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Exhibits 10-10A and B contain excerpts from the University of Toronto€™s annual report for its 2012/13 fiscal year.
Exhibits 10-10A and B contain excerpts from the University of

EXHIBIT 10-10B EXCERPT FROM UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO€™S 2012/13 ANNUAL REPORT
On December 7, 2011, the University issued Series E senior unsecured debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $100.0 million at a unit price of $1,000 for proceeds of $100.0 million. On February 7, 2012, the University issued additional Series E senior unsecured debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $100.0 million at a unit price of $1,026 for proceeds of $102.6 million. The debenture bears interest at 4.251%, which is payable semi-annually on June 7 and December 7, with the principal amount to be repaid on December 7, 2051. To date, the University has spent $91.7 million of the proceeds on capital assets.
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a. Refer to Note 11 in Exhibit 10-10B. Explain what it means when it states that the Series E debentures are €œsenior unsecured debentures€?
b. How much cash did the university raise through the two issuances of series E debentures? How does this compare with the face value of these debentures?
c. At what amount are these debentures carried on the University of Toronto€™s balance sheet (statement of financial position) in Exhibit 10-10A? Explain the amount these debentures will be carried at just prior to their maturing in 2051.
d. Note 11 states that the debentures bear interest at 4.251%, but given the amount that the university received at the time of issuance, will their interest costs be more, less, or equal to this rate?

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