On July 1, 2010, SPO Corp. sold a $900 million bond issue to finance the purchase of a new distribution facility. These bonds were issued in $1,000 denominations with a maturity date of July 1, 2040. The bonds have a coupon rate of 8.00% with interest paid semiannually.

Solve the for the following:

1. Determine the value today, July 1, 2020 of one of these bonds to an investor who requires a 6 percent return on these bonds. Why is the value today different from the par value?

2. Assume that the bonds are selling for $1,150.00. Determine the current yield and the yield-to-maturity. Explain what these terms mean.

3. Explain what layers or textures of risk play a role in the determination of the required rate of return on SPOs bonds.