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Convertible loan notes

ANAnuja Nair9y ago
Hi sir, for the question below, the growth in share price is not given. And so how do i calculate the share price in year 4 , in order to determine if conversion is likely or not ? Also the interest rate on the convertible bond isn't given. So how do i find the market value of the bond ? Qn: Saul co has issued $40 million convertible bonds at $106 per $100 nominal value. The bonds may be converted into ordinary shares in 4 years time at a rate of 12 shares for every $100 of convertible bonds. The ordinary shares are currently trading at a price of $8 per share. What is the conversion premium per underlying share ? Answer : A
ANAnuja Nair9y ago#1
Sorry a typo in the previous post. The answer : $0.83
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor9y ago#2
The conversion premium is calculated on the current share price. So it is 106 - (12 x $8) = £10 in total. Since there are 12 underlying shares, it is $10/12 = $0.83 per underlying share.
ANAnuja Nair9y ago#3
Okay thank you sir
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor9y ago#4
You are welcome :-)
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