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Unsecured Debt: Issue of a security for which there is no existing market. See: Seasoned issue.

Long-Term Debt Ratio: The ratio of long-term debt to total capitalization.

Long-Term Debt As A Percent Of Total Capital: Long-term debt including capitalized leases expressed as a percentage of total capital (common and preferred stock plus long term debt). It reflects the use of leverage by the company.

Long-Term Debt: Total of all debt due after one year including bonds at face value.

Long-Term Debt-Capitalization: Indicator of financial leverage. Shows long-term debt as a proportion of the capital available. Determined by dividing long-term debt by the sum of long-term debt, preferred stock and common . . . View Full Definition

Long Term Debt: Financing used to purchase or improve assets such as plant, facilities, large equipment and real estate.

Long-Term Debt-To-Equity Ratio: A capitalization ratio comparing long-term debt to shareholders' equity.

Original Issue Discount Debt (OID Debt): Debt that is initially offered at a price below par.

National Debt: The total debt accumulated by a government through the issue of government bonds, Treasury bills and Treasury notes. The government has to pay interest on its borrowings, and this obligation . . . View Full Definition

Monetize The Debt: Financing the national debt by printing new money, which causes inflation as a result of a larger money supply.