Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If the issuer fails to live up to any covenant,the issuer goes into bankruptcy.
• B)The stronger the covenants in the bond contract,the less likely the issuer will default on the bond,and so the lower the interest rate investors will require to buy the bond.
• C)Covenants are restrictive clauses in a bond contract that limit the issuer from taking actions that may undercut its ability to repay the bonds.
• D)Bond agreements often contain covenants that restrict the ability of management to pay dividends.