Notice of Sale
The notice published by an issuer to advertise an upcoming sale of bonds in a competitive sale.
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Competitive Bid / Sale
A method of selling Bonds in which one or more Underwriters submit proposals for the purchase of the Bonds. The Bonds are awarded to the Underwriter submitting the best bid, determined by the method specified in the Notice of Sale.
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Negotiated Sale
The sale of a new issue of bonds by an issuer through an exclusive agreement with an underwriter or underwriting syndicate selected by the issuer.
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Additional Bonds
Bonds which may be issued in the future under the same master indenture, bond resolution/ordinance, and related documentation upon meeting certain conditions designed to ensure that the revenues available to repay the original bonds, any currently outstanding additional bonds, and the proposed additional bonds will be sufficient (the “additional bonds test”).