Suresh Singh, CFA, is analyzing a convertible bond. The characteristics of the bond and the underlying common

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Suresh Singh, CFA, is analyzing a convertible bond. The characteristics of the bond and the underlying common stock are given in the following exhibit:
Convertible Bond Characteristics
Par value ................... $1,000
Annual coupon rate (annual pay) .......... 6.5%
Conversion ratio ................. 22
Market price .................. 105% of par value
Straight value ................. 99% of par value
Underlying Stock Characteristics
Current market price ............... $40 per share
Annual cash dividend ............. $1.20 per share
Compute the bond’s:
a. Conversion value.
b. Market conversion price.

Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on...
Coupon
A coupon or coupon payment is the annual interest rate paid on a bond, expressed as a percentage of the face value and paid from issue date until maturity. Coupons are usually referred to in terms of the coupon rate (the sum of coupons paid in a...
Dividend
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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