Midterm 2 Flashcards
The stated interest payment made on a bond
Coupons
The principal amount of a bond that is repaid at the end of the term
Face Value
The annual coupon divided by the face value of a bond
Coupon rate
Specified date on which the principal amount of a bond is paid
Maturity
The rate required in the market on a bond
Yield to Maturity
A bonds coupon payment divided by its closing price
Current Yield
The written agreement between the corporation and the lender detailing the terms of the debt issue
Indenture
The registrar of a company records who owns each bond, and bond payments are made directly to the owner of record.
Registered form
A bond issued without record of the owner’s name; payment is made to whomever holds the bond
Bearer form
Unsecured debt, usually with a maturity of 10 years or more.
Debenture
Unsecured debt, usually with a maturity of under 10 years.
Note
An account managed by the bond trustee for early bond redemption
Sinking fund
The amount by which the call price exceeds the par value of the bond
Call premium
A part of the indenture limiting certain actions that might be taken during the term of the loan, usually to protect the lenders interest
Protective covenant
A bond that makes no coupon payments, and thus is initially priced at a deep discount
Zero coupon bond
A bond issued with a very low coupon rate
Original-issue discount bond
The price a dealer is willing to pay for a security
Bid price