You are a corporate finance analyst at Globe motors which is looking to repurchase some of its outstanding debt. The bond issue pays an annual coupon of 6%, and has a par value = $1,000. The yield-to-maturity of 15 year US Government Treasury bonds is 4.5%, Global motors is a BBB+ company and the spread of BBB+ credit cover over 15-year US Government bonds is 1.25%
What is the appropriate yield-to-maturity or discount rate to value Global Motor’s bond issue?
What is the fair market price of the bond?