Converting Debentures

Our analysis up to now has been centered with certain details on the characteristics and pattern of negotiation of ordinary debentures (non convertible) that the companies emit.

Convertible debentures (a special kind of debt of the companies) represent another modality with which you should also be familiarized. In essence, this type of debentures combines elements of a debenture loan and of the offering of shares.

The buyer of a convertible debenture has the possibility of exchanging it for shares of the issuing society in accordance with the formula written in the clauses of the offer. In exchange for this privilege, the issuing company has the right to decide the paying of a lesser type of interest for these debentures.

The truth is that the investor receive a “fraction of the property”, although, in this case, through the conversion mechanism. And all of it, without loosing nor the condition of creditor nor the protection that this conditions carries that consists in a fixed type of interest and the priority to collect in case of non fulfillment and bankruptcy.

To valuate an emission of convertible debentures you must identify the value of the debenture as a debt title and to determine how much are you paying for its condition of convertible.

To have a more detailed information and advice about convertible debentures, you can apply to several entities that, as value time, give financial advising services.

In spite that the convertible debentures apparently have the advantages of both investment modalities, it would be wise for individual investors that before making any payment, study thoroughly the condition & ask for advice to a competent professional.

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