death spiral convertible

death spiral convertible
Used by companies that are in such bad shape, that there is no other way to get financing. This instrument is similar to a convertible bond, but convertible at a discount to the share price at issuance and for a fixed dollar amount rather than a specific number of shares. The further the stock falls, the more shares you get. Popular in the mid to late 1990s. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary
Also known as toxic convertibles or floorless convertibles. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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