The Ajax Corporation Issues Bonds That Pay a Minimum of 6

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Ajax Corporation issues bonds that pay a minimum of 6% interest but that can pay more if corporate earnings reach certain specified levels. The holder of the bond may exchange it for stock of the corporation. This bond would be a:

• A) callable income bond.
• B) convertible participating bond.
• C) convertible unsecured bond.
• D) convertible secured bond.

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