Why are conversion-forcing call announcements associated with negative wealth effectsα

Bruce D. Grundy; Chris Veld; Patrick Verwijmeren; Yuriy Zabolotnyuk

doi:10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2013.10.003

Why are conversion-forcing call announcements associated with negative wealth effectsα

Bruce D. Grundy^*, Chris Veld, Patrick Verwijmeren, Yuriy Zabolotnyuk

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Abstract

We analyze call announcement returns taking into account two recent developments in the convertible bond market: the inclusion of dividend protection clauses in convertibles' terms, and the high fraction of convertible issues purchased by hedge funds. Calls of dividend-protected convertible bonds are predictable, yet we still observe a negative stock price reaction that cannot be explained by signaling. Greater hedge fund involvement prior to a call means less short selling in response to the call and we document a reduced price reaction. We conclude that price pressure and not signaling underlies the negative announcement effect of convertible bond calls.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	149-157
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Corporate Finance
Volume	24
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2013.10.003
Publication status	Published - Feb 2014
Externally published	Yes

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