Suppose You Are Evaluating a Bond That Can Be Exchanged

question 145

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are evaluating a bond that can be exchanged for shares of the issuing company's stock at a conversion price of $5 per share. The bond has a $50 annual coupon, five years to maturity, and straight debt of the same risk is priced to yield 8%. The current share price for the issuing firm is $4.50. What is the minimum value for which the bond should sell?

• A) $848.37
• B) $880.22
• C) $900.00
• D) $921.12
• E) $1,000.00