Principles of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
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Chapter 24, Problem 1PS
Bond terms* Select the most appropriate term from within the parentheses:
- a. (High-grade bonds/Low-grade bonds) generally have only light sinking-fund requirements.
- b. Equipment trust certificates are usually issued by (rail roads/bank holding companies).
- c. Mortgage pass-through certificates are an example of (an asset-backed security/a convertible bond).
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Summary Introduction
To determine: The most appropriate term from the within the parentheses.
Explanation of Solution
The most appropriate term from the within the parentheses is as mentioned in the table below.
Name | Parentheses | Terms | Selected term |
a | Generally have only low sinking-fund requirement. | High- grade bonds or low-grade bonds. | High-grade utility bonds |
b | Equipment trust certificates are usually issued by | Railroads or bank holding companies | Railroads |
c | Mortgage pass-through certificates are an example of | An asset-backed security or a convertible bond | Asset-backed security |
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Chapter 24 Solutions
Principles of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
Ch. 24 - Bond terms Select the most appropriate term from...Ch. 24 - Sinking funds For each of the following sinking...Ch. 24 - Security and seniority a. As a senior bondholder,...Ch. 24 - Prob. 4PSCh. 24 - Prob. 5PSCh. 24 - Private placements Explain the three principal...Ch. 24 - Prob. 7PSCh. 24 - Prob. 8PSCh. 24 - Convertible bonds True or false? a. Convertible...Ch. 24 - Prob. 10PS
Ch. 24 - Bond terms Bond prices can fall either because of...Ch. 24 - Prob. 13PSCh. 24 - Prob. 14PSCh. 24 - Security and seniority a. Residential mortgages...Ch. 24 - Prob. 16PSCh. 24 - Prob. 17PSCh. 24 - Call provisions a. If interest rates rise, will...Ch. 24 - Prob. 19PSCh. 24 - Covenants Alpha Corp. is prohibited from issuing...Ch. 24 - Prob. 21PSCh. 24 - Convertible bonds The Surplus Value Company had 10...Ch. 24 - Prob. 23PSCh. 24 - Convertible bonds Iota Microsystems 10%...Ch. 24 - Prob. 25PSCh. 24 - Convertible bonds Zenco Inc. is financed by 3...Ch. 24 - Tax benefits Dorlcote Milling has outstanding a 1...Ch. 24 - Convertible bonds This question illustrates that...Ch. 24 - Prob. 29PS
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