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1.
A forced conversion is when a company calls, or redeems, its convertible securities.
True. This does not happen completely by surprise, however. The possibility of being called is made known when the investors buy the convertibles.
2.
The conversion price is set when the company issues the convertibles.
True. When the company issues a convertible, it sets the conversion price.
3.
An owner of convertible securities usually can exchange those securities for common stock issued by another company.
False. An owner of convertible securities can exchange them for the common stock of the same company.
4.
Convertibles generally offer potentially higher earnings than a companys common stock.
False. Convertibles generally offer potentially lower earnings than a companys common stock. They can do this because the chance to convert is an acceptable tradeoff.
5.
A convertible security is often in the form of _______.
Preferred stock or corporate bonds. Convertibles are often preferred stocks or bonds that can be exchanged for the companys common stock.