"Long-Term Liabilities"

• Assume you are the chief financial officer of large corporation seeking to raise additional capital to finance a plant expansion. The corporation is weighing the decision to issue convertible bonds or common stock to finance the expansion. What is a convertible bond? Explain the advantages of a convertible bond from the perspective of (a) the bondholders and (b) the issuing corporation. Explain the advantages of issuing common stock from the perspective of (a) the stockholders and (b) the issuing corporation. Make a recommendation to the chief executive officer on the best choice for the corporation based on the advantages provided.