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
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Mandatory Sinking Fund Redemption
A type of redemption that applies specifically to bonds issued as term bonds provided in the bond resolution/ordinance and/or an indenture, pursuant to which an issuer or a conduit borrower is required to retire a specific amount of the outstanding principal of the term bond by redemption on specific dates.