Method and system for restructuring a debt instrument without retiring underlying debt
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1. A method of restructuring a debt instrument without retiring the underlying debt comprising the steps of:
- (a) amending a debt instrument to call for purchase of the bonds in lieu of redemption; and
(b) purchasing the bonds for resale to a financial institution pursuant to a purchase agreement.
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The present invention relates to a method and system for restructuring a debt instrument without retiring the underlying debt in order to obtain favorable accounting treatment. In particular, the method allows long-term, fixed-rate tax exempt bonds to be refinanced without actually retiring the existing bonds.
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1. A method of restructuring a debt instrument without retiring the underlying debt comprising the steps of:
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(a) amending a debt instrument to call for purchase of the bonds in lieu of redemption; and
(b) purchasing the bonds for resale to a financial institution pursuant to a purchase agreement.
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