This document discusses different sources of long-term financing for businesses, including debt and equity. It provides details on term loans, maturity dates, debt financing advantages and disadvantages. Collateral and restrictive covenants for loans are defined. The document also examines corporate bonds, including features, prices, yields, ratings and types. Methods for retiring debt and preferred shares are outlined, along with preferred share features, valuation, advantages and disadvantages. Finally, the key features of ordinary equity shares are compared to preferred shares and debt.