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Upon exercise of the conversion option for a convertible bond, all issuers must exchange shares of stock for the bond. Explain whether you agree or disagree.  What is the difference between a mandatory convertible bond and a nonmandatory convertible bond? This excerpt is taken from an article titled “Cawood Looks for Convertibles,” which appeared in the January 13, 1992, issue of Bond Week, p. 7:

Cawood Christian Capital Management will invest new money in its $400 million high-yield portfolio in “busted convertibles,” double- and triple-B rated convertible bonds of companies . . ., said James Cawood, CEO. Cawood likes these convertibles as they trade at discounts and are unlikely to be called, he said.

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a. What is a busted convertible?

 b. What is the premium over straight value at which these bonds would trade?

c. Why does Mr. Cawood seek convertibles with higher investment-grade ratings?

 d. Why is Mr. Cawood interested in call protection?

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