Principles of Finance, 6e

36. NOPREM Inc. is a firm whose shareholders don't possess the preemptive right. The firm currently has 1,000 shares of stock outstanding, the price is $100 per share. The firm plans to issue an additional 1,000 shares at $90.00 per share. Since the shares will be offered to the public at large, what is the amount per share that old shareholders will lose if they are excluded from purchasing new shares?

37. B & O Railroad's convertible debentures were issued at their $1,000 par value in 2008. At any time prior to maturity on February 1, 2028, a debenture holder can exchange a bond for 25 shares of common stock. What is the conversion price, P_c?

38. An investor purchased a call option that allows her to purchase 100 shares of Dell Computer common stock for $45 per share any time during the next six months. The current market price of Dell's stock is $42.50. If the price of Dell increases to $50 and the investor decides to exercise it, what will be the gain or loss that results from the exercise? Ignore taxes and commissions.

39. An investor purchased a call option that allows her to purchase 100 shares of Dell Computer common stock for $45 per share any time during the next six months. The price she paid for the option was $2.50 per share, or $250 total, and the current market price of Dell's stock is $42.50. If the price of Dell increases to $50 and the investor decides to exercise it, what will be the gain or loss that results from the option position that was held? Ignore taxes and commissions.

40. An investor purchased a call option that allows her to purchase 100 shares of Dell Computer common stock for $45 per share any time during the next six months. The price she paid for the option was $2.50 per share, or $250 total, and the current market price of Dell's stock is $42.50. If the price of Dell increases to $44.50 and the investor decides to exercise it, what will be the gain or loss that results from the option position that was held? Ignore taxes and commissions.

41. Sharon has a convertible bond with a face value of $1,000 that can be converted into 40 shares of common stock of Mountain Ice Corporation. If the current price of the stock is $20, what is the conversion price of the bond?

42. A(n) ____ is generally obtained from a bank or insurance company and the borrower agrees to make a series of payments consisting of interest and principal.