To calculate the net amount of funds the debt issue will provide for your firm, we need to determine the total proceeds from the bond issuance, considering the fees.

Here's the step-by-step calculation:

1. Total proceeds before fees: This is the par value of the bonds issued, which is $104,104,000.

2. Total fees: The fees amount to 2.9% of the total proceeds. $\text{Fees} = 104,104,000 \times 0.029 = 3,018,016$

3. Net proceeds: Subtract the fees from the total proceeds to get the net amount of funds the debt issue will provide. $\text{Net proceeds} = 104,104,000 - 3,018,016 = 101,085,984$

Therefore, the net amount of funds your firm will receive is $101,085,984.

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Tip: Always factor in fees and costs when calculating proceeds from financial transactions to avoid overestimating available funds.