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And by forcing private investors to take a nearly 75 percent loss on Greek bonds in conjunction with the second Greek bailout in February 2012, European leaders made clear that private bondholders should not expect bailouts to cover their losses, too.
—R. Daniel Kelemen, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2012
In the event an issuer is liquidated, preferred holders rank below bondholders but above common stockholders, who are generally wiped out.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
The Europeans have created a standoff between voters and bondholders that will still likely end in default and the probable spread of contagion to core European banks.
—Mark Blyth, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2011
Spirit’s shares plunged to record lows after the Journal reported earlier this month that the airline had initiated discussions with bondholders over the terms of a potential bankruptcy filing.
—Bygreg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1823, in the meaning defined above
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“Bondholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bondholder. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
bondholder
noun
bond·hold·er
ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər
: the owner of a government or corporation bond
Legal Definition
bondholder
noun
bond·hold·er
ˈbänd-ˌhōl-dər
: a person or business entity that holds a government or corporation bond compare stockholder
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