Which of the Following Statements Regarding Bonds Is FALSE

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding bonds is FALSE?

• A)By including more covenants,issuers increase their costs of borrowing.
• B)Once bonds are issued,equity holders have an incentive to increase dividends at the expense of debt holders.
• C)Covenants may restrict the level of further indebtedness and specify that the issuer must maintain a minimum amount of working capital.
• D)If the covenants are designed to reduce agency costs by restricting management's ability to take negative NPV actions that exploit debt holders,then the reduction in the firm's borrowing cost can more than outweigh the cost of the loss of flexibility associated with covenants.

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Definitions:

Actual Cost

The real cost incurred in the production of goods or services, including all direct and indirect expenses.

Static Planning Budget

A budget based on a single level of activity, not adjusted for changes in activity levels during the period.

Static Planning Budget

A budget prepared for a single level of activity, not adjusting for changes in volume or activity.

Flexible Budget

A financial tool that adjusts according to changes in the output or activity level, providing a more accurate comparison to actual results.