Dan is also considering whether to issue coupon bearing bonds or zero coupon bonds. The YTM on either bond issue will be 7.5 percent. The coupon bond would have a 7.5 percent coupon rate. The company's tax rate is 35 percent.
 

2. How many of the coupon bonds must East Coast Yachts issue to raise the $40 million? How many of the zeroes must it issue?
 

3. In 20 years, what will be the principal repayment due if East Coast Yachts issues the coupon bonds? What if it issues the zeroes?
 

4. What are the company's considerations in issuing a coupon bond compared to a zero coupon bond?
 

5. Suppose East Coast Yachts issues the coupon bonds with a make-whole call provision. The make-whole call rate is the Treasury rate plus .40 percent. If East Coast calls the bonds in 7 years when the Treasury rate is 5.6 percent, what is the call price of the bond? What if it is 9.1 percent?
 

6. Are investors really made whole with a make-whole call provision?
 

7. After considering all the relevant factors, would you recommend a zero coupon issue or a regular coupon issue? Why? Would you recommend an ordinary call feature or a make-whole call feature? Why?

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Solution 2 To raise 40 million East Coast Yachts must issue either 40 million 0975 41025641 worth of coupon bonds or 40 million 1 007520 8678676 worth of zero coupon bonds The number of bonds depends ... View the full answer