An issue of 8.5% Series C preferred stock has a par value of $75 million or $40 per share and was sold to investors several years ago at par. According to the terms of the issue, the preferred is scheduled to be redeemed in 25 years at its par value of $40 per share. Dividends are paid quarterly but analyzed as if paid annually. The stock is currently trading at a discount for $35 per share.

8. Assume now the redeemable preferred has a redemption schedule requiring redemption of redemption of $5 million of preferred shares at the end of years 16 through 24 and the balance of $30 million in year 25. What is the expected term to redemption and rate of return with this redemption schedule?

1. 21 years and 4.93%
2. 21 years and 9.86%
3. 22 years and 8.50%
4. 22 years and 9.92%
5. 23 years and 9.86%