CIMA Financial Strategy F3 Question # 124 Topic 13 Discussion

CIMA Financial Strategy F3 Question # 124 Topic 13 Discussion

F3 Exam Topic 13 Question 124 Discussion:
Question #: 124
Topic #: 13

Company Z wishes to borrow $50 million for 10 years at a fixed rate of interest.

 

Two alternative approaches are being considered:

   A. Issue a 10 year bond at a fixed rate of 6%, or

   B. Borrow from the bank at Libor +2.5% for a 10 year period and simultaneously enter into a 10 year interest rate swap.

 

Current 10 year swap rates against Libor are 4.0% - 4.2%.

 

What is the difference in the net interest cost between the two alternative approaches?


A.

Approach A is 0.7% a year less expensive


B.

Approach A is 0.5% a year less expensive


C.

Approach B is 2.0% a year less expensive


D.

Approach B is 2.2% a year less expensive


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