Use the following table to indicate whether the characteristic listed refers to convertible bonds or to stock warrants:
Characteristic |
Convertible Bonds |
Debt with Warrants |
These fixed-income securtities remain as liabiltites on the company's books after they are exercised. |
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These fixed-income securtities are exchanged for common stock and removed as liabilties from the company's books |
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These securitites tend to have higher flotation costs |
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These securitites tend to be issued by larger, less risky firms |
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2. If a firm experiences rapid growth subsequent to converitble or bond-with-warrant issues, does that make it more or less likely that the securtites will be converted or excercised?