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Features of Convertible Bonds

Convertible into common stock at holder’s option


Interest(coupon)


Maturity Date


Call feature

Valuation of convertible bonds

Number of shares into which the bond may be converted


Face value divided by the conversion price

Conversion Price

Face value divided by number of shares into which the bond may be converted

Reasons for convertible bonds

Lower the coupon rate on debt


Delay dilution

Convertible Bond’s Value as Stock

Depends on:


The principal amount of the bond or face value


The conversion price per share of the bond


The market price of the common stock

Value of Convertible Bond as Debt

Varies with market interest rates.


An increase in interest rate cause the value to fall.


A decrease in interest rates caused the value to rise.

Convertible Bond Premium (Conversion Premium)

The different between the current stock price and the conversion price.

Convertible Preferred Stock

Holders are able to convert preferred shares into a fixed number of common shares after a specified date


Is a hybrid security that features both debt from its fixed guaranteed dividend payment and equity.

Convertible Preferred Stock

Cannot sell below value as stock for any length of time.


Minimum value must be equal to conversion value of the stock.

Importance of the Call feature

Company may call the bond


Forced conversion


Price of stock must exceed conversion price to force conversion