Question: Glenview Corp. is considering refinancing its' current $24 million bond obligation. The bonds were initially issued at 11%, yet current rates on similar bonds have
Glenview Corp. is considering refinancing its' current $24 million bond obligation. The bonds were initially issued at 11%, yet current rates on similar bonds have fallen to 8.6%. The bonds were originally issued for 25 years and have 21 years remaining. The new issue would be for 21 years. There is a 8% call premium on the old issue. The underwriting cost on the new $24 million issue is $590,000, and the underwriting cost on the old issue was $440,000. The company is in a 30% tax bracket, and it will allow an overlap period of one month (1/12 of the year). Treasury bills currently yield 3%. As a financial analyst at Glenview, you have been tasked to recommend if the bonds should be refinanced.
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