Transfer or Expropriation of Wealth from Bondholders to Equityholders Is

Multiple Choice

Transfer or expropriation of wealth from bondholders to equityholders is less likely to occur when:

A) subordinated straight debt is issued because there are other senior bondholders to protect them.
B) convertible debt is issued because the equity component will reduce these agency costs when value is shared.
C) convertible debt is issued because the holders can more readily sue when a high-risk project is under taken.
D) subordinated debt because monitoring is much easier with subordinated straight debt is issued.
E) None of the above.