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Question - Use the following information about a convertible bond offering and the underlying stock for QUESTIONS 1-5.
Bond circular information:
Issue Date: 1 January 2017.
Maturity: 1 January 2022 (5 years).
Interest: 4.5% annual coupon with first payment on 1 January 2018.
Issue Price: 100% of par with face value of $100,000.
Conversion period: Any time after 1 February 2017.
Conversion ratio: Each bond of par value of $100,000 is convertible into 5,000 ordinary shares
Market Information:
Share price issue date: $15
Annual dividend per share: $0.50
Convertible bond price 2 January 2018: $120,000
Share price on 1 January 2018: $22
1: Calculate the initial conversion price.
2: Calculate the premium payback period on the date the bond was issued.
Assume a flat yield curve of 2.5% on 1 January 2018 for questions 3, 4, & 5.
3: Calculate the straight value on 1 January 2018.
4: Calculate the convertible's conversion value on 1 January 2018.
5: Calculate the convertible's minimum value on 1 January 2018.
6: Another convertible bond trades for $750 (par is $1,000). Its conversion ratio is 50 and the current stock price is $18. Calculate the arbitrage profit available per 1 convertible bond.