A Debenture of the Allegro Company (Par Value $1,000) Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

A debenture of the Allegro Company (par value $1,000) is convertible into the company's common stock at a price of $50 per share. The convertible bond has a coupon interest rate of 7% and matures in 10 years. Straight debt of equivalent risk and maturity is yielding 8%. The company's common stock is currently selling for $60 per share. Determine the conversion value and straight-bond value of Allegro Company's convertible bonds.

• A) $1,200; $1,000
• B) $1,000; $933
• C) $1,200; $933
• D) $1,000; $1,000

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Economies of Scale

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