Semester Spring 2014 Graded Discussion Board Corporate Finance (FIN622) Concept to be tested: “Bond Valuation” Discussion Question Mr. Afzal has been offered to buy a bond from his friend Mr. Khan who bought it two years back at a par value of PKR 10,000 with a maturity period of 10 years and annual coupon rate of 12.25%. The market interest rate was 12.25% two years back, which is 9.5% now. Mr. Khan has offered him the bond on same price i.e. PKR 10,000. Should Mr. Afzal buy it? Is it rational for Mr. Khan to sell the bond on par value? Support your comments with logical reasons.
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