If the indenture agreement restricts Company A from paying executive salary increases above cost of living adjustments, this would be an example of a positive covenant.

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This is an example of a negative covenant because it restricts the company from doing something (paying executive salary increases above cost of living adjustments). Positive covenants require the company to take specific actions.

If the Indenture Agreement Restricts Company a from Paying Executive