A contingent claims analysis of the interest rate risk characteristics of corporate liabilities

Article Abstract:

Pricing and interest rate risk characteristics of company liabilities are analyzed by comparing Merton's (1973) option pricing model with Vasicek's (1977) mean reverting term structure model. Results show that non-zero positive range of duration values for corporate assets correspond with past findings on the interest rate sensitivity of company stocks and bonds. Reasons for insensitivity to changes in stock rate interest are explained.

Interest rates

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Face value convergence for stochastic bond price processes: a note on Merton's partial equilibrium option pricing model

Article Abstract:

R.C. Merton's model for partial equilibrium bond option pricing is analyzed in the context of the operation of stochastic bond price variables. The stochastic process being considered was one characterized by a log-normal procedure having a stochastic trait that was totally compatible with the tendency of the bond's price to settle at its face value during its maturity date. Such pricing method is basically arbitrage pricing.

Research, Prices and rates, Bonds, Bonds (Securities), Stochastic processes, Financial contingencies

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Equity financing and corporate convertible bond policy

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A model is developed to evaluate the attractiveness of issuing convertible bonds to finance corporations. The model considers the co-operative game playing behavior between equityholders and callable convertible bond holders. Results show that the differential tax treatment of debt and common stock, combined with market friction and incompleteness makes convertible bond issuance a viable option for corporations.

Evaluation, Financial management, Convertible bonds

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