Chapter 19, Problem 19P

a.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The number of warrants that can be purchased at $1,000 by Mr. John Hailey.

Introduction:

Warrant:

It is a security that provides its holder with an entitlement of buying the underlying shares of a corporation at a price fixed by it.

b.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The total dollar gain and percentage return of Mr. John Hailey on the stock, if the price of the stock goes to $40.

Introduction:

Rate of return (ROR):

A rate that shows the net profit or loss, an investor earns or loses on the investment over a particular time period is termed as the rate of return.

Profit or Loss:

It refers to the gain or loss arising from the commercial transactions during a specified period of time and is used to assess the company’s financial performance.

c.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The total dollar gain and percentage return of Mr. John Hailey on the warrant, if the stock price goes to $40.

Introduction:

Rate of return (ROR) :

A rate that shows the net profit or loss, an investor earns or loses on the investment over a particular time period is termed as the rate of return.

Profit or Loss:

It refers to the gain or loss arising from the commercial transactions during a specified period of time and is used to assess the company’s financial performance.

d.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The price of stock at speculative premium at $3.50 over the intrinsic value.

Introduction:

Share price:

The highest price of one share of a company that an investor is willing to pay is termed as the share’s price. It is the current price used for the trading of such shares.