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T or F 14 True or False: a Depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, so they are subtracted when constructing the Statement of Cash Flows. b The terms of a bond indenture include a description of the bond features, restrictions placed on the issuer, and the actions that will be triggered if the issuer fails to make timely payments. с US Treasury note rates are typically used as the "risk free rate" for all financial models and calculations. d Credit spread is the difference in yield (interest rate) between a U.S. Treasury bond and another debt security of the same maturity/different credit quality. e The interest earned on most "munis" is exempt from federal taxes and from state taxes if the holder is a resident of the issuing state. An inverted yield curve occurs due to the perception of long-term investors that interest rates will rise significantly in the future. g On the Balance Sheet: Total Equity includes Notes Payable, Common Stock, and Retained Earnings h US Prime Rate is a fixed rate, which means it typically remains unchanged for extended periods of time. i The Statement of Cash Flows: Includes Operating Activities, Investing Activities and Financing Activities g Term Loan: A company can "borrow "and "pay down" at will, up to the total amount of the Line. k The IRR is a discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows equal to zero in a discounted cash flow analysis. I People will generally invest in relatively risky assets only if they expect to receive a steady rate of return m Net present value (NPV) is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time. Interest rates on municipal bonds are considerably higher than on a corporate bond of equivalent risk. n The lower the risk rating, the lower the interest rate on a bond. 0 p Syndicating a loan allows lenders to spread risk and take part in financial opportunities that may be too large for their individual capital base. q SOFR is a fixed rate, which means it typically remains unchanged for extended periods of time. r A 15-year mortgage is more per month, but with 15 less years there is substatntial savings over the life of the loan. S Convertible bonds are securities that are convertible into shares of preferred stock, at a fixed price, at the option of the shareholders. t Interest Rates and Inflation Rates are highly correlated over the last 80+ years: