Required rate of return on similar straight-debt issue


Florida Enterprises is considering issuing a 10-year convertible bond that will be priced at its $1,000 par value. The bonds have an 8.0 percent annual coupon rate, and each bond can be converted into 20 shares of common stock. The stock currently sells at $40 a share, has an expected dividend in the coming year of $5, and has an expected constant growth rate of 5.0 percent. What is the estimated floor price of the convertible at the end of Year 3 if the required rate of return on a similar straight-debt issue is 10.0 percent?

(a) 902.63

(b) 926.10

(c) 961.25

(d) 988.47

(e) 1,000"

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