The Purpose of the Restrictive Debt Covenant That Limits the Distribution

question 44

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the restrictive debt covenant that limits the distribution of profits to shareholders is to ________.

• A) assure the lender that additional borrowing is constrained or may be subordinated to the original loan
• B) limit the amount of fixed-payment obligations
• C) ensure a cash shortage does not cause an inability to meet current obligations
• D) avoid default of payments to bondholders

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