Corporate Finance
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ISBN: 9781259918940
Author: Ross, Stephen A.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 24, Problem 7MC
Is there anything wrong with Mark’s argument that a convertible bond is a bad idea because it allows new shareholders to participate in gains made by the company?
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- Which statement is not correct? A convertible bond is like a bond with a call option. The amount of DPS has negative impact on favorable income differential per share of a convertible bond. The value of a convertible bond cannot be less than its straight value. Exchangeable bonds give the bondholder the right to exchange the bonds for the common stock of the issuer of the bond. The conversion value of a convertible bond is directly related to its market price of common stock.arrow_forwardWhy should investors be concerned about a firm’s outstandingwarrants and convertibles?arrow_forwardHow do convertible bonds help reduce agencycosts?arrow_forward
- can a convertible bond ever result in the recognition of a gain in the income statement?arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is CORRECT? a. One disadvantage of zero coupon bonds is that the issuing firm cannot realize any tax savings from the use of debt until the bonds mature. b. Income bonds must pay interest only if the company earns the interest. Thus, these securities cannot bankrupt a company prior to their maturity, and this makes them safer to the issuing corporation than "regular" bonds. c. Once a firm declares bankruptcy, it must be liquidated by the trustee, who uses the proceeds to pay bondholders, unpaid wages, taxes, and legal fees. d. Other things held constant, a callable bond should have a lower yield to maturity than a noncallable bond. e. A firm with a sinking fund that gives it the choice of calling the required bonds at par or buying the bonds in the open market would generally choose the open market purchase if the coupon rate exceeded the going interest rate.arrow_forwardAn investor that owns convertible bonds in a deteriorating company would realize a higher return on his/her investment by converting the bond immediately before bankruptcy. True or False.arrow_forward
- But isn't it because when you invest in government bonds it's riskfree and therefore is Lokey wrong?arrow_forwardWhen prevailing market rates decline over the time an investor owns a bond, there is often an opportunity to receive a capital gain on the sale of the bond. True Falsearrow_forwardAny of the following incidents will increase the chances of a corporation calling the unpaid callable bonds?a. A decrease in interest rates on the open market.b. The company's shares are lowered in value.c. A higher call premium.d. Both a and b are true.e. A, B, and C are right.arrow_forward
- To what extent does the company’s bond issuance policies support or hinder their strategies? For example, if the company is attempting to fund operating expenses, refinance old debt, or change its capital structure, are they issuing sufficient bonds to achieve these goals? Be sure to substantiate claims.arrow_forwardwhy are equities regarded as riskier than debentures for investor? a) because they are paid first according to income statement b) because they are usually not paid according to the income statement c)because they have the last claim according to the income statement d)because they normally have the smallest claim according to the income statementarrow_forward5. It is a financial security that evidences your right to vote and receive residual interests? a. Bonds b. Derivatives c. Common shares d. Preferred shares O e. None of the abovearrow_forward
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