Compulsorily Convertible Debentures

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About Compulsorily Convertible Debentures:

It is a type of bond which must be converted into stock by a specified date.
It is classified as a hybrid security, as it is neither purely a bond nor purely a stock.
A debenture comes in two forms
- Non-convertible debenture: It cannot be converted into equity shares of the issuing company. Instead, debenture holders receive periodic interest payments and get back their principal at the maturity date, just like most bondholders.
- The interest rate attached to them is higher than for convertible debentures.
- Convertible debentures: May be converted into the company’s equity after a set period of time. That convertibility is a perceived advantage, so investors are willing to accept a lower interest rate for purchasing convertible debentures.

What is a debenture?

A debenture is a medium- to long-term debt security issued by a company as a means of borrowing money at a fixed interest rate.
Unlike most investment-grade corporate bonds, it is not secured by collateral.
It is backed only by the full faith and credit of the issuing company.

Q1) What is a bond?

A bond is a debt instrument issued by governments, municipalities, corporations, or other entities to raise capital. When you buy a bond, you are essentially lending money to the issuer in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of the principal amount (the initial investment) at a specified maturity date.

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