The Province of Ontario issued a $175 million face value bond on March 1, 1995, carrying a 9.5% coupon with 50 years until maturity. The matching sinking fund, with the payment rounded up to the next $100, is expected to earn 6.3% compounded semi-annually, and will retire the debt in full upon maturity. 1. Calculate the annual cost of the bond debt 2. Calculate the book value of the debt on September 1, 2015

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The Province of Ontario issued a $175 million face value bond on March 1, 1995, carrying a 9.5% coupon
with 50 years until maturity. The matching sinking fund, with the payment rounded up to the next $100,
is expected to earn 6.3% compounded semi-annually, and will retire the debt in full upon maturity.
1. Calculate the annual cost of the bond debt
2. Calculate the book value of the debt on September 1, 2015
Transcribed Image Text:The Province of Ontario issued a $175 million face value bond on March 1, 1995, carrying a 9.5% coupon with 50 years until maturity. The matching sinking fund, with the payment rounded up to the next $100, is expected to earn 6.3% compounded semi-annually, and will retire the debt in full upon maturity. 1. Calculate the annual cost of the bond debt 2. Calculate the book value of the debt on September 1, 2015
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