marketable obligation

marketable obligation
For purposes of defining qualifying employer security, a bond, debenture, note, certificate or other evidence of indebtedness acquired by the plan, if:
• The obligation meets certain requirements that ensure it is acquired at a price that is not unfavorable to the plan.
• Immediately after acquiring the obligations:
o no more than 25% of the issue is held by the plan;
o at least 50% of the issue is held by persons independent of the issuer; and
o no more than 25% of the plan's assets are invested in obligations of the employer or an affiliate.

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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