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Rizzo Company Has Debentures ($1,000 Par) Outstanding That Are Convertible

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Rizzo Company has debentures ($1,000 par) outstanding that are convertible into the company's common stock at a price of $25. The convertibles have a coupon interest rate of 8% and mature in 12 years. In addition, the convertible debenture is callable at 110% of the par value. Straight debt of equivalent risk is yielding 12%. The company's common stock is selling at $22 per share. The company has a marginal tax rate of 40%. Determine the straight-bond value of the issue.


A) $1,000
B) $496
C) $880
D) $753

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