An equity kicker is defined as: O The number of shares per bond received for conversion into stock. A bond that can be exchanged for a fixed number of shares of stock for a specified amount of time O A security that gives the holder the right to purchase shares of stock at a fixed price over a given period of time. O The value of a convertible bond if it could not be converted into common stock. O A feature included in the terms of a new issue of debt or preferred shares to make the issue more attractive to initial investors