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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 4/c/e
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 4/e
Stephen A. Ross, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Randolph W. Westerfield, University of Southern California
Bradford D. Jordan, University of Kentucky
Gordon S. Roberts, York University

Options and Corporate Securities

Quick Quiz 1

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1

Which of the following statements is true?
A)The lower bound on the price of a call option on stock could be zero.
B)The lower bound on the price of a call option on stock is the price of the stock.
C)To prevent arbitrage, the value of the call today must be less than the stock price minus the exercise price.
D)After expiration, an option on stock will be worth more than the option's intrinsic value.
E)The upper bound on the price of a call option is its intrinsic value.
2

Which of the following would increase the value of a call option?
I. The exercise price is decreased
II. The value of the underlying asset increases
III. The expiration date is extended
IV. The variance of the underlying asset increases
A)I and III only
B)II and IV only
C)I, II, III, and IV
D)I, II and III only
E)II, III, and IV only
3

Based on your research, you believe that Jet-Electro stock will rise by 130% by the end of the year. As a rational investor, you could make money by doing each of the following EXCEPT:
A)Sell puts on Jet-Electro stock.
B)Buy warrants on Jet-Electro stock.
C)Buy Jet-Electro convertible bonds.
D)Sell calls on Jet-Electro stock.
E)Buy Jet-Electro stock.
4

The upper bound on the market value of a call option is the _____________ and the lower bound is the ___________
A)exercise price; intrinsic value
B)value of the underlying asset; exercise price
C)exercise price; value of the underlying asset
D)value of the underlying asset; intrinsic value
E)value of the risk-free asset; exercise price
5

The bonds of VDM, Inc. are convertible into shares of the firm's common stock at $50 per share. The current price of the common stock is $45 per share. The bonds have a $1,000 par value and currently sell for $950 apiece. When the bonds were issued, the market price of the common stock was $40. Thus, the conversion premium at issuance was:
A)33%
B)25%
C)20%
D)11%
E)10%
6

Suppose a firm has a total market value of $900 and outstanding debt with a face value of $850. The risk-free rate of interest is 6%. If the firm will have a value of either $650 or $900 next period, what is the value of the debt in the firm?
A)$782.59
B)$788.92
C)$792.64
D)$800.00
E)$842.64
7

Suppose an all-equity firm has a value of $10,000 and 100 shares outstanding. The firm has issued 25 warrants, each of which may be exchanged for 1 share. The warrants have an exercise price of $75. If the firm will be worth $9,800 in one period (before exercise), what will the price of the shares be assuming the warrants are exercised?
A)$88.20
B)$93.40
C)$91.60
D)$98.40
E)$96.00
8

Suppose you are evaluating a bond that can be exchanged for shares of the issuing company's stock at a conversion price of $5 per share. The bond has a $50 annual coupon, 5 years to maturity, and straight debt of the same risk is priced to yield 8%. The current share price for the issuing firm is $4.50. What is the minimum value for which the bond should sell?
A)$1,000.00
B)$921.12
C)$900.00
D)$880.22
E)$848.37
9

The current value of a firm is $1,400. The firm has $1,000 in pure discount debt due in 1 year and the risk-free rate is 6%. The firm's assets will be worth either $1,200 or $1,500 in one year. What is the interest rate on the debt?
A)7.5%
B)7.0%
C)6.0%
D)13.0%
E)11.0%
10

John and Randy form a company with assets worth $900. They each have 4 shares of stock. Randy gives Cheri a call option on one share of stock. The option has an exercise price of $100 and expires in one year. In one year, the firm's assets are worth $1,000 and Cheri exercises the option. What is the intrinsic value of the option at maturity?
A)$0
B)$150
C)$50
D)$25
E)$200




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