Question:Which of the following is not a typical indirect financial distress cost of a company?
  A. An increased 1% interest rate risk premium added to a new loan by company's bankers.
  B. Loss of the sales director and the marketing director to a rival company.
  C. Legal fees of $100,000 incurred in connection with a renegotiation of debt.
  D. Sale of a warehouse for 75% of its book value in order to generate cash to pay suppliers.
  The correct answer is: Legal fees of $100,000 incurred in connection with a renegotiation of debt.
  Legal and administrative costs associated with bankruptcy or reorganisation of a company are classified as direct financial distress costs.