- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 6. Fixed Income
- Learning Module 2. Fixed-Income Cash Flows and Types
- Subject 2. Fixed-Income Contingency Provisions
CFA Practice Question
Which of the following could be a sensible reason for issuing convertibles?
B. Interest rates on convertible issues are significantly less than on straight debt.
C. Firms that need equity capital use convertibles as a roundabout way of issuing stock.
D. Firms prefer to issue convertibles when their shares are under-valued.
A. Convertibles are convenient and flexible; they're usually unsecured and subordinated, and cash requirements for debt service are relatively low.
B. Interest rates on convertible issues are significantly less than on straight debt.
C. Firms that need equity capital use convertibles as a roundabout way of issuing stock.
D. Firms prefer to issue convertibles when their shares are under-valued.
Correct Answer: A
User Contributed Comments 6
| User | Comment |
|---|---|
| yanpz | I thought it's B... anybody? |
| mtcfa | B may be wrong due to the word significantly. |
| o123 | i'd go with B...significantly would serve to descibe the uncertainty of the actual rate due to the lack of knowledge on how much the company's shares are worth. also...its the reason for the second part of A. I guess that makes them both right. |
| o123 | Ok scratch that! Have to look at it from the company's perspective, not as an analyst. Convertible debt is recorded exactly the same as nonconvertible debt. |
| Jurrens | o123, this is true, but the firm can issue it at a lower rate because of the built in option. |
| johntan1979 | Agree with mtcfa... always apply the conservative principle. |