Although companies that issue bonds are required to pay interest, companies issuing stock are not required to pay dividends.

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This statement is correct. Companies that issue bonds are required to pay interest to their bondholders, but companies that issue stock (also known as equity) are not required to pay dividends to their shareholders. Dividends are a form of payment to shareholders that come from the company's profits, but they are not guaranteed like interest payments on bonds. The decision to pay dividends is made by the company's board of directors and can vary based on company performance and management decisions.

Although Companies That Issue Bonds Are Required to Pay Interest