View each of the below-listed provisions that are often contained in bond indentures alone. which of these provisions would tend to reduce the yield to maturity that investors would otherwise require on a newly issued bond? 1. fixed assets are used as security for a bond.2. a given bond is subordinated to other classes of debt.3. the bond can be converted into the firm's common stock.4. the bond has a sinking fund.5. the bond has a call provision.6. the indenture contains covenants that restrict the use of additional debt. a. 1, 3, 4, 6b. 1, 4, 6c. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6d. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation