Disney Leads One of Busiest Days Ever for Investment-Grade Debt Issuance

The video discusses Disney's $7 billion bond issuance, highlighting it as part of a busy day for investment-grade bonds. Despite a slow year for bond issuance, the total investment-grade debt in the U.S. has surged to $5.8 trillion. Companies are extending maturities and taking advantage of low post-crisis bond yields.

What is the significance of Disney's bond issuance in the current market context?

• It marks the slowest day for bond issuance.

• It contributes to a busy day for investment-grade issuance.

• It is the first bond issuance after Labor Day.

• It is the largest bond issuance in history.

What is notable about Disney's $7 billion bond offering?

• It is only available to international investors.

• It includes a 10-year tranche.

• It is the smallest offering of the year.

• It includes a 30-year tranche.

How has the total amount of investment-grade debt in the U.S. changed recently?

• It has surged to $5.8 trillion.

• It has remained the same as last year.

• It has decreased to $4 trillion.

• It has dropped to $2 trillion.

Why are companies currently extending bond maturities?

• To take advantage of high bond yields.

• To increase their stock prices.

• To avoid paying taxes.

• To benefit from low bond yields.

What is one reason companies find it attractive to issue bonds now?

• The stock market is performing poorly.

• Bond yields are at their lowest in the post-crisis era.

• Bond yields are at their highest in decades.

• There are no other financing options available.