Which of the following statements about refunding and redemption is TRUE?
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This statement is true. Bonds redeemed at par are redeemed at the special redemption price. When bonds are called at a premium, the issuer redeems them at a price above par, or the regular or general redemption price.
The other statements are false. A sinking fund is a type of redemption, which refers to the retirement of bonds. An investor concerned about premature redemption would prefer a noncallable bond because a noncallable bond cannot be called for any reason. A nonrefundable bond can be called for any reason other than refunding. The term refunding specifically means redeeming a bond with funds raised from a new bond issued at a lower coupon rate. A nonrefundable bond can be redeemed with funds from operations or a new equity issue. Note: A bond can be both nonrefundable and callable.