In Terms of Public Offerings of Bonds, What Is an Indenture

question 50

Multiple Choice

In terms of public offerings of bonds, what is an indenture?

• A) a list of the duties of a trust company representing the bondholders' interests
• B) a memorandum that must be produced to describe the details of a bond offering
• C) a formal contract that specifies a firm's obligations to the bondholders
• D) a schedule of the fees charged by an underwriting company

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