XYZ Corp owns a 3-year $10 million par floating rate bond. The coupons on the bond are 12-month LIBOR. XYZ would like to hedge against interest rates falling by entering into an interest rate swap with a $10 million notional that receives a fixed rate and pays a floating rate (12-month LIBOR). You are given the following prices for zero coupon bonds. Years to Maturity Zero-coupon Bond Price 1 0.99 2 0.97 3 0.93 Calculate the fixed rate XYZ Corp would receive on the swap.

One of your new suppliers, kim, has been hearing rumors about your firm’s lack of capability to deliver high quality products and writes an email asking you to address the claims being made. in replying to her, you want to be sure that you are very clear and leave no room for misinterpretation. which of the following aspects of effective communication should you give the most attention? (a) making sure you understand kim’s areas of expertise. (b) supporting your reply with relevant data and facts. (c) establishing your credibility as an expert. (d) paying attention to implied communications.