Subordination Clauses in Bond Indentures

question 75

Multiple Choice

Subordination clauses in bond indentures

• A)may restrict the amount of additional borrowing the firm can undertake.
• B)are always bad for investors.
• C)provide higher priority to senior creditors in the event of bankruptcy.
• D)All of the options are true.
• E)may restrict the amount of additional borrowing the firm can undertake and provide higher priority to senior creditors in the event of bankruptcy.

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