Question: Consider the convertible bond by Miser Electronics: par value is $1, 000; coupon rate is 8.5%; market price of convertible bond is $900; conversion ratio

Consider the convertible bond by Miser Electronics: par value is $1, 000; coupon rate is 8.5%; market price of convertible bond is $900; conversion ratio is 30; estimated straight value of bond is $700. Assume that the price of Miser Electronics common stock is $25 and that the dividend per share is $1 per annum. Now suppose that the price of the common stock increases from $25 to $54. What will be the approximate return realized from investing in the convertible bond if an investor had purchased the convertible for $900?

a) 0.80

b) 0.96

c) 0.40

d) 0.45

e) None of the options

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