Concept explainers
a.
To calculate: The number of warrants that can be purchased at $1,000 by Mr. John Hailey.
Introduction:
Warrant:
It is a security that provides its holder with an entitlement of buying the underlying shares of a corporation at a price fixed by it.
b.
To calculate: The total dollar gain and percentage return of Mr. John Hailey on the stock, if the price of the stock goes to $40.
Introduction:
A rate that shows the net profit or loss, an investor earns or loses on the investment over a particular time period is termed as the rate of return.
Profit or Loss:
It refers to the gain or loss arising from the commercial transactions during a specified period of time and is used to assess the company’s financial performance.
c.
To calculate: The total dollar gain and percentage return of Mr. John Hailey on the warrant, if the stock price goes to $40.
Introduction:
Rate of return (ROR) :
A rate that shows the net profit or loss, an investor earns or loses on the investment over a particular time period is termed as the rate of return.
Profit or Loss:
It refers to the gain or loss arising from the commercial transactions during a specified period of time and is used to assess the company’s financial performance.
d.
To calculate: The price of stock at speculative premium at $3.50 over the intrinsic value.
Introduction:
Share price:
The highest price of one share of a company that an investor is willing to pay is termed as the share’s price. It is the current price used for the trading of such shares.
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