Chap 14 - Bonds and long-term notes Flashcards
periodic interest =
effective interest rate x amt of debt outstanding during the pd
long-term liabilities =
PV related cash flows (principal and/or interest payments) discounted at the effective rate of interest at issuance.
bond indenture
trustee is used to manage rights for bondholders and can sue, if needed
bond debentures
full faith and credit issued
subordinated debenture
no liquidation payments until claims of other specified debt issues satisified
mortgage bond
backed by a lien on specified real estate. specified assets can be taken
mortgage bond interest
lower rate and not as risky
coupon bond/bearer bond
actual coupon used.
callable/redeemable
issuer can buy back (call) outstanding bonds before maturity date
callable bond debt
guards again high-cost
callable bond amt
prespecified and at a premium and typically mandatory
No calls
prohibits calls in the first few years
sinking fund
retires a bond gradually over its term to maturity
serial bonds
more structed way to retire bonds with several different maturity dates
convertible bonds
retired as a consequence to convert them into shares of stock