Vernon Glass Company has $15 million in 10 percent convertible bonds outstanding. The conversion ratio is 40,

Question:

Vernon Glass Company has $15 million in 10 percent convertible bonds outstanding. The conversion ratio is 40, the stock price is $17, and the bond matures in 10 years. The bonds are currently selling at a conversion premium of $45 over their conversion value.
If the price of the rises to $23 on this date next year, what would your rate of return be if you bought a convertible bond today and sold it in one year? Assume on this date next year, the conversion premium has shrunk from $45 to $20.

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