1. The protective covenants contained within a loan agreement:
impose restrictions on the lender.
can increase the value of the borrowing firm.
increase the borrower's flexibility.
are designed to protect the borrower's shareholders.
tend in increase the bond's interest rate.
2. Explain how convertible and call provisions work, including the effect of each on the yield to maturity.
3. Describe the steps in the IPO process, including the parties involved and the cost to the issuers.