An IOU reflecting the corporation's promise to pay the holder a fixed sum of money at a designated maturity date plus an annual interest payment until maturity is

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This describes a bond, which is a debt security where the issuer (in this case, the corporation) promises to pay the holder a fixed amount of money (the principal) at a designated maturity date, along with periodic interest payments. A stock certificate represents ownership in a corporation, a prospectus is a document that explains the details of an investment offering, a golden parachute refers to a compensation package for executives in the event of a takeover or change in control, and an underwriting note is a document that outlines the terms of a securities underwriting agreement.

An IOU Reflecting the Corporation's Promise to Pay the Holder