Owen bank wants estimate the probability of default of the firm Fizer. Fizer bonds have the following
Question:
Owen bank wants estimate the probability of default of the firm Fizer. Fizer bonds have the following term structures as shown in the polt. Assume that if Fizer defaults, the recovery rate is 0. Answer the following questions.
Supposed during the financial crisis, the overall economy bears a higher unexpected risk. the higher risk implies the treasury bill should no longer be regarded as risk-free. Instead, treasury bills now have a default rate of 1% during year 1, and a default rate of 1.5% over the 2-year horizon. Assume that the term structures stays as same as the above plot. in this case, re-calculate the 1-year default probability of Fizer's bonds during year 1.
Corporate Finance A Focused Approach
ISBN: 978-1305637108
6th edition
Authors: Michael C. Ehrhardt, Eugene F. Brigham