mandatory convertible security

mandatory convertible security definition - business

mandatory convertible security

A debt security that automatically converts to another security, generally shares of common stock, on a specified date. A mandatory convertible differs from most convertible securities in that it does not permit the owner to choose whether or not to convert.

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