Pierre Imports recently issued two types of bonds. The first issue consisted of 10-year straight debt with a 10 percent annual coupon. The second issue consisted of 10-year bonds with a 9 percent annual coupon and attached warrants. Both issues sold at their $1,000 par values. The company's stock is currently selling for $24.50 per share.
- Calculate the implied value of the warrants attached to each bond.
- What will happen to the value of the bond with warrants if the company's stock price increases? Why?
- What will likely happen to the value of the straight bond if the company's stock price increases? Why?