Retiring bonds for sinking fund purposes


Question: Which of the following statements is correct?

a. If a company is retiring bonds for sinking fund purposes, it will buy back bonds on the open market when the coupon rate is less than the market interest rate

b. A bond sinking fund would be good for investors if interest rates have declined after issuance and the investor's bonds get called.

c. A company that files for chapter 11 reorganization under the federal Bankruptcy Act can temporarily prevent foreclosure and seizing of the assets of the company. Liquidation may still occur for this company.

d. Statements a and c are correct.

e. All the statements above are correct.

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