The primary purpose of bond covenants is to protect the:
a. general public
b. lender
c. borrower
d. bond issuer
e. firm's employees
Bond covenants protect the interests of lenders by restricting furhther issue, preference over repayment etc. Bond covenants should informed to lender before bond issue.
Hence, correct option is b. lender.
The primary purpose of bond covenants is to protect the: a. general public b. lender c....
D Question 14 5 pts Protective covenants in a bond indenture protect the investor from interest rate risk. the company in case of default. O bond investors from adverse actions by the company. O bond investors whose bonds are called by the company.
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