Which of the Following Situations Would Require an Increase in the Coupon

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would require an increase in the coupon rate for a bond selling at par?

• A)The addition of a call provision
• B)The addition of a convertibility option
• C)The increase in the rating from BBB to AA
• D)The addition of sinking fund provision
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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Unfair Labor Practices

Actions by employers or unions that violate the rights of workers or union members, including discrimination, retaliation, and interference with collective bargaining rights.

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