Assume a Firm Issues Convertible Bonds at a Time When

question 52

Multiple Choice

Assume a firm issues convertible bonds at a time when the risk of the firm is difficult to properly assess.If the firm is subsequently determined to have low risk,then the:

• A)straight bond component of the convertible bond will have high value.
• B)bond should be immediately converted.
• C)conversion value will always exceed the straight bond value.
• D)call option of the convertible bond will have high value.
• E)the firm will eliminate the conversion option.

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