Great Lakes Packing has two bond issues outstanding. The first issue has a coupon rate of 3.54 percent, a par value of $1,000 per bond, matures in 4 years, has a total face value of $3.8 million, and is quoted at 103 percent of face value. The second issue has a coupon rate of 6.10 percent, a par value of $2,000 per bond, matures in 23 years, has a total face value of $8.1 million, and is quoted at 95 percent of face value. Both bonds pay interest semiannually. The company's tax rate is 39 percent. What is the firm's weighted average aftertax cost of debt

a naked warrant, also known as a covered warrant, is a derivative that allows the holder to buy or sell a security, such as a bond or share. unlike a normal warrant, it is not attached to a newly issued bond or preferred stock.

unsecured bonds: they are not secured by a specific asset, but rather by "the full faith and credit" of the issuer. in other words, the investor has the issuer's promise to repay but has no claim on specific collateral. debt, such as unsecured bond debt, is said to be “subordinated,” or junior, to secured debt.

explanation: doctrine of respondeat superior is a legal doctrine that is commonly used in tort. this principle makes an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts done by an employee or agent, if such acts occur within the scope of the employment or agency.

a manufacturer of printed circuit boards uses exponential smoothing with trend to forecast monthly demand of its product. at the end of december, the company wishes to forecast sales for january. the estimate of trend through november has been 200 additional boards sold per month. average sales have been around 1000 units per month. the demand for december was 1100 units. the company uses α = 0.20 and β = 0.10. make a forecast including trend for the month of january.