Cheery Company follows IFRS for its financial reporting. On January 1, 20X1 Cheery issued €250 million of 10-year convertible notes that pay interest at 5% annually. Investors pay €250 million for the notes even though the company’s credit risk at the time implies a 10% interest rate for traditional debt of similar duration. When the cash flows associated with the debt are discounted at 10%, the resulting value is €175 million.   How much cash will Cheery pay for interest during 20X1? Multiple Choice €25 million €12.5 million €17.5 million €8.75 million

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Cheery Company follows IFRS for its financial reporting. On January 1, 20X1 Cheery issued €250 million of 10-year convertible notes that pay interest at 5% annually. Investors pay €250 million for the notes even though the company’s credit risk at the time implies a 10% interest rate for traditional debt of similar duration. When the cash flows associated with the debt are discounted at 10%, the resulting value is €175 million.

 

How much cash will Cheery pay for interest during 20X1?

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  • €25 million

  • €12.5 million

  • €17.5 million

  • €8.75 million

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