Question: BUZZ Corp. has a convertible bond issue outstanding. Each bond, with a face value of $1,000, can be converted into common shares at a rate

BUZZ Corp. has a convertible bond issue outstanding. Each bond, with a face value of $1,000, can be converted into common shares at a rate of 73.2512 shares of stock per

$1,000 face value bond (the conversion rate), or $13.651 per share. BUZZs common stock is trading (on the NYSE) at $14.90 per share and the bonds are trading at $972.

Calculate the conversion value of each bond.

  1. Determine if it is currently profitable for bond holders to
  2. convert their bonds into shares of BUZZ common stock.

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