Bonds Are a Popular Source of Financing Because

question 173

Multiple Choice

Bonds are a popular source of financing because

• A)bond interest expense is deductible for tax purposes,while dividends paid on stock are not.
• B)financial analysts tend to downgrade a company that has raised large amounts of cash by frequent issues of stock.
• C)a company having cash flow problems can postpone payment of interest to bondholders.
• D)the bondholders can always convert their bonds into stock if they choose.

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