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Non-Tech : Eagle Hardware (EAGL) The Next Home Depo
EAGL 1.550-1.3%Jan 21 4:00 PM EST

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To: bearcub who wrote (52)3/21/1997 1:04:00 PM
From: Scott Mc   of 389
 
The convertible bond is really a bond with an option build into it.
this bond at $1000 pays 6.5% int and matures in 2001. (From memory
may be off slightly), however at your choice (unless the stocks trades
over $27) you can choose to convert it into 55 shares.

Since it is your choice, you get some very favorable options which
can reduce your risk, since the stock might go down to 10$ but it
is unlike the bond would drop in half due to the interest payment and also the maturity date when Eagle will pay back the $1000.

A 50% short (27.5 shares you could use 25 or 30) protects you
on the down side and still lets you make money on the upside.

I really doubt that Eagle will pay a div in the near future, they want their money to expand (which is really great if you think about it),does
Home Depot pay a div, if so when did they start?

The Conv bond is a great choice, less risk and an income.....
After July the company can force you to convert if the stock is over
$27 for 30 consectutive days, but really thats OK because you are
making a buck at todays prices..

All figures are off the top of my head and may not be totally accurate.
Scott
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