Vernon Glass Company has $20 million in 10 percent convertible bonds outstanding. The conversion ratio is 50, the stock price is $19, and the bond matures in 10 years. The bonds are currently selling at a conversion premium of $70 over their conversion value.
If the price of the common stock rises to $25 on this date next year, what would your rate of return be if you bought a convertible bond today and sold it in one year? Assume on this date next year, the conversion premium has shrunk from $70 to $15. (Hint: Don't forget to include the interest payment for the first year.)
What is the rate of return (rounded to 2 decimal places)?