A company has received a loan from a bank with certain debt covenants that require the company to maintain specific financial ratios. Discuss the potential impact of these covenants on the company's financial statements and the steps the company can take to ensure compliance. What are the consequences of violating debt covenants? How can the company negotiate with the bank to modify the covenants if necessary? 5 MARKS

A company has received a loan from a bank with certain debt covenants that require the company to maintain specific financial ratios. Discuss the potential impact of these covenants on the company's financial statements and the steps the company can take to ensure compliance. What are the consequences of violating debt covenants? How can the company negotiate with the bank to modify the covenants if necessary? 5 MARKS

Entrepreneurial Finance

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ISBN:9781337635653

Author:Leach

Publisher:Leach

Chapter13: Other Financing Alternatives

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