A Convertible Bond Has a Face Value of $1000 and a Conversion

question 96

Multiple Choice

A convertible bond has a face value of $1000 and a conversion ratio of 50.This bond will sell at a premium when which of the following occurs?

• A)When market rates fall below the bond's coupon rate.
• B)When the firm's stock sells for more than $20 per share.
• C)When market rates rise above the bond's coupon rate.
• D)A and C.

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