Corporate Bonds
A convertible bond has a par value of $1,000 and converts into 20 shares of common stock. If the stock is trading at $60, what is the bond's conversion value?
Conversion value = Conversion ratio x Current stock price. With a 20:1 ratio and stock at $60: 20 shares x $60 = $1,200. Since conversion value ($1,200) exceeds par ($1,000), conversion may be advantageous.
Complete Analysis & Legal Rationale
Conversion value = Conversion ratio x Current stock price. With a 20:1 ratio and stock at $60: 20 shares x $60 = $1,200. Since conversion value ($1,200) exceeds par ($1,000), conversion may be advantageous.
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