Question: After your discussions, Jane decides to obtain additional funding through the issuance of $10,000,000 in bonds with a annual coupon (stated or contractual) rate of

After your discussions, Jane decides to obtain additional funding through the issuance of $10,000,000 in bonds with a annual coupon (stated or contractual) rate of 5%, interest paid every six months (semi-annually) and a maturity date 10 years from date of issuance (assumed to be January 1, 2023). After marketing the bonds to a select group of investors, Jane's investment bankers tell her they can sell the bonds, but the bonds must provide a market yield of 6% annually.

  1. Will the bonds sell at a discount or premium?



  1. What is the amount of funds received from the investors?

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