Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Debt Is Correct

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning debt is correct?

• A) The vast majority of bonds issued are sold in the public markets.
• B) Bond issues avoid the registration required on equity issues.
• C) Interest rates on private placements tend to be higher than those on similar public issues.
• D) A prospectus is required for a new equity issue, but not for a bond issue.
• E) Private placement debt tends to be less flexible than public debt.

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