Competitive Bid / Sale
A method of selling bonds in which one or more underwriters submit proposals for the purchase of the bonds.
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Notice of Sale
The notice published by an Issuer to advertise an upcoming sale of Bonds in a Competitive Sale. A Notice of Sale generally contains the date, time and place of sale, the Principal amount (and Maturity schedule), a description of the Bonds, the security pledged for the repayment of the Bonds, the amount of any Good Faith Deposit, the basis of award, the name of Bond Counsel, method of delivery and time and place of delivery.
Preparing Bonds
Learn about over various terms and concepts that may arise while preparing a bond issue.
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Issue Price
A term defined in the Code and generally meaning, depending on the context, the dollar price at which a maturity of a bond issue or all of the bond issue was offered to the public by the underwriter.