The Surplus Value Company had $10 million (face value) of convertible bonds outstanding in 2010. Each bond
Question:
The Surplus Value Company had $10 million (face value) of convertible bonds outstanding in 2010. Each bond has the following features.
Face value ........................... $1000
Conversion price ................ $25
Current call price ................ 105 (percent of face value)
Current trading price ......... 130 (percent of face value)
Maturity ............................... 2017
Current stock price ......... $30 (per share)
Interest rate ...................... 10% (coupon as percent of face value)
a. What is the bond’s conversion value?
b. Can you explain why the bond is selling above conversion value?
c. Should Surplus call? What will happen if it does so?
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Principles of Corporate Finance
ISBN: 978-0077404895
10th Edition
Authors: Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, Franklin Allen