Match the following terms and phrases by entering the letter of the phrase that best describes each term in the blank next to the term.
________ Serial bonds ________ Secured bonds
________ Convertible bonds ________ Debentures
________ Registered bonds ________ Bond indenture
________ Bearer bonds
a. Issuer records the bondholders’ names and addresses.
b. Unsecured; backed only by the issuer’s general credit standing.
c. Varying maturity dates.
d. Identifies the rights and responsibilities of the issuer and bondholders.
e. Can be exchanged for shares of the issuer’s common shares.
f. Unregistered; interest is paid to the person who possesses them.
g. Specific assets of the issuer are mortgaged as collateral.