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  Convertible Securities - Convertibles (Fast Answer)
A "convertible security" is a security - usually a bond or a preferred stock - that can be converted into a different security - typically shares of the company's common stock.
The convertible security financing arrangements might also include caps or other provisions to limit dilution (the reduction in earnings per share and proportional ownership that occurs when, for example, holders of convertible securities convert those securities into common stock).
By contrast, in less conventional convertible security financings, the conversion ratio may be based on fluctuating market prices to determine the number of shares of common stock to be issued on conversion.
www.sec.gov /answers/convertibles.htm   (846 words)

  
 Ford Mustang GT Convertible - RSportsCars.com
And because the convertible was designed alongside the coupe and not as an afterthought, it is much more solid than coupe-derived convertibles of the past.
Thanks to intelligent engineering that resulted in a convertible platform with more than twice the torsional stiffness of the previous version, this is the most quiet and solid drop top Mustang ever produced.
The squeaks, shakes and rattles to which convertibles typically are prone are startlingly missing from the Mustang GT Convertible.
www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/mustang_gt_convertible.asp   (0 words)

  
  Calculator for Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Currency Exchange Rate Conversion
The Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) is one of two currencies used in Cuba.
Enter the amount to be converted in the box to the left of the currency and press the "convert" button.
The Cuban Convertible Peso is the currency in Cuba (CU, CUB).
coinmill.com /CUC_calculator.html   (536 words)

  
  Convertible - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof.
Unlike a roadster, which may also have a soft folding top, a convertible has roll-up glass windows in the sides, and so the entire vehicle is "convertible" to an enclosed coupé.
Later, convertibles were made less often, possibly due in part to an unfulfilled threat made in the mid-1970s by the United States government to increase rollover safety requirements that may have made auto manufacturers hesitant to manufacture cars that would be unsalable under those new restrictions.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Convertible   (401 words)

  
 Convertible bond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A convertible bond is type of bond that can be converted into shares of stock in the issuing company, usually at some pre-announced ratio.
A convertible bond will typically have a lower coupon rate for which the holder is compensated for by the value of the holder's ability to convert the bond into shares of stock.
A simple method for calculating the value of a convertible involves calculating the present value of future interest and principal payments at the cost of debt and adds the present value of the warrant.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Convertible_bond   (395 words)

  
 Froley, Revy Investment Company, Inc. - The Convertible Specialists   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Convertible bonds and preferreds are fixed-income instruments that are exchangeable into a predetermined amount of an underlying common stock.
Coupon rates for convertibles tend to be slightly less than their "straight" bond cousins, but investors are willing to accept the lower yield to take advantage of the potential upside gain in the common stock.
Convertibles trading in the "mid-market" (75% - 130% of par) have, over time, captured approximately 2/3's of the stock upside and only participated in approximately 1/3 of the stock's downside.
www.froleyrevy.com /convertibles.htm   (416 words)

  
 Mustangworld 05 Mustang Convertible   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The 2005 Ford Mustang convertible, which will reach showrooms in the spring of 2005, is the first in a string of specialty versions of the new Mustang.
And because the convertible was designed alongside the coupe and not as an afterthought, it is much more solid than coupe-derived convertibles of the past.
The squeaks, shakes and rattles to which convertibles typically are prone are startlingly missing from the 2005 Mustang convertible.
www.mustangworld.com /ourpics/News/05mustangvert/05mustangvert.htm   (1403 words)

  
 Convertible Top Care
Convertible owners know the joy of the first day of the year that’s warm enough to take the top off…the wind-blown hair and feeling of elation and freedom.
If you’re fortunate enough to have a convertible vehicle to enjoy, your focus is probably on the vehicle sans top, not on the top itself.
Regardless of what your convertible top sits upon, once in its reclined or removed position, we all experience a taste of the same, unmatched state of awareness--the rush of the breeze, the warmth of the sun, and a rare oneness with the world around.
www.autogeek.net /contopcleanp.html   (377 words)

  
 TheStreet.com: Shaky Markets Could Raise Profile of Convertible Bond Funds
For many investors, converts are a way to invest in stocks with less risk -- not a bad proposition with many stocks falling from last year's high valuations.
Convertible bonds are often issued by emerging growth companies, which can be volatile.
Last year the average convertible bond fund had a 12-month yield of 2.6%, compared with 7.7% for the average multisector or strategic income fund, according to Morningstar.
www.thestreet.com /funds/funds/872317.html   (1026 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Cruiser convertible outduels Beetle ragtop   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The majority of the panelists said they were turned off by the "hippie" connotations of the Beetle with its array of psychedelic exterior colors and turned on by the classic "Bonnie-and-Clyde" proportions of the PT Cruiser, especially the sculpted fenders and simulated running boards.
While both the PT Cruiser convertible and the New Beetle convertible are built in Mexico, there was evidence of a pro-Detroit bias among some of the panelists.
She said she had some difficulty installing the windbreaker — which helps to keep the noise down and hair in place — on the New Beetle, although "not enough to throw it out the window." She noted she had a little trouble reaching items in the rear of the trunk of the PT Cruiser.
www.usatoday.com /money/autos/2004-07-27-convertible_x.htm   (1301 words)

  
 Preview: 2005 Mustang Convertible - MSN Autos
The convertible has nearly the same roofline shape as the coupe and is the first Mustang drop top that folds in Z fashion, thus allowing the fabric to sit lower in its storage area behind the rear seats than in previous Mustangs.
The convertible rides on the same platform and uses the same engines and transmissions as the 2005 Mustang coupe, which arrived in showrooms in fall 2004 and quickly became a hot seller.
But the 2005 convertible is the first with a 5-speed automatic, and it's optional with either the 210-horsepower 4.0-liter single overhead cam V6, or the 300-horsepower 4.6-liter V8.
autos.msn.com /advice/article.aspx?contentid=4022959&src=Home&pos=EditLead>1=6065   (886 words)

  
 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible (ragtop) cars
Similar to the powertrain components, the PT Cruiser Convertible tires, wheels, brakes, suspension and steering systems were tuned to separate their natural frequencies from each other and from those of the body structure.
The PT Cruiser Convertible's quarter trim panels were designed to optimize the vehicle's interior volume, but they also protect passengers in the event of a side impact through the inclusion of energy-absorbing foam inserts on the backside of the panels.
Convertible assemblers use a newly installed ergonomic assist arm to position the top module for installation to the vehicle.
www.ptcruizer.com /convertible.html   (5439 words)

  
 Convertible bonds Money Digest - FindArticles
Convertible bonds are like other bonds except for one special feature: they give you the privilege of exchanging the bonds for a specified number of shares of the company before a certain date.
When the share price decreases, convertible bonds are partially protected against corresponding declines because of their interest-yielding feature.
The convertible feature is of no great benefit if the total value of the share per bond is too low relative to the cost of the bond.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0JQR/is_1_16/ai_30516321   (442 words)

  
 VW Mediaroom: VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE STARTS ITS SECOND SUNNY SEASON
In the case of the New Beetle Convertible this is a high-torque 1.9 TDI which makes you enjoy saving on fuel even at only 1,800 rpm with 240 Newton meter torque.
This is a reminiscence of the historical Convertible.
To be opened, the convertible top is activated by a one-touch control in the front roof area.
media.vw.com /article_display.cfm?article_id=9338   (1051 words)

  
 All-New 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible - Honda-Acura.net
The new 9-3 Convertible is, without doubt, the biggest advance Saab has made in nearly 20 years of designing four-seater, four-season soft tops and is poised to re-affirm Saab's leading role in the premium convertible segment.
The result is a premium convertible with a level of structural integrity, build quality and running refinement that positions it at the top of its class.
The new Convertible includes a supplementary "ring of steel" reinforcement linking the front, rear and side structures, helping to compensate for the loss of structural rigidity due to the absence of a roof and also improving ride refinement, handling and crash-impact resistance.
www.honda-acura.net /forums/showthread.php?threadid=53865   (1575 words)

  
 CarsEverything - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
While the convertible segment is relatively small at about 300,000 annual units, volume in the luxury specialty segment increased almost 50 percent in the last four years, and the standard luxury segment was up more than 40 percent, demonstrating potential growth on several levels within the market.
Designed to be a convertible you can actually do things with, the seats can be configured in nine different ways, including a position that creates a pass-through trunk opening with enough room to store two golf bags or similar lifestyle equipment.
The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible’s versatile cargo area is unique in the segment because it has a versatile back seat (fold and tumble rear seats) and a pass-through trunk, capable of carrying two golf bags or similar lifestyle equipment.
www.carseverything.com /action/printarticle/1512   (8299 words)

  
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 Media.Ford.com: FORD SHELBY GT500 GOES TOPLESS: CONVERTIBLE VERSION ADDED TO SVT LINE-UP FOR 2007
And with the convertible’s added weight kept to a bare minimum, fewer suspension modifications are needed, meaning the handling you experience driving the convertible will be far closer to that of the coupe than ever before.
In designing the Shelby GT500 convertible, Ford SVT engineers were able to start with the same solid chassis structure that benefits the 2005 Mustang convertible.
Considering where the convertible would require the most strength and how commonality with the coupe could be integrated into the car’s basic structure, engineers added strength into both models by designing body joints and rocker panels, for instance, which help solidify the convertible without excessive bracing.
media.ford.com /article_display.cfm?article_id=21671   (1120 words)

  
 Convertible Bond   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A bond that can be converted into a predetermined amount of the company's equity at certain times during its life, usually at the discretion of the bondholder.
Issuing convertible bonds is one way for a company to minimize negative investor interpretation of its corporate actions.
From the investor's perspective, a convertible bond has a value-added component built into it; it is essentially a bond with a stock option hidden inside.
investopedia.com /terms/c/convertiblebond.asp   (265 words)

  
 Unique Performance   (Site not responding. Last check: )
There are challenges when building a convertible with mega horsepower and torque.
In general convertibles due to their structure, have extra bracing from the factory.
The convertible uses a TKO 600 5-speed manual transmission which is used instead of the standard 6-speed to allow for the body reinforcement.
www.uniqueperformance.com /Convertible.aspx   (295 words)

  
 Chrysler - Sebring Convertible   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sebring Convertible offers plenty of room for four adults and their luggage.
The available four-wheel disc brakes with ABS sense differences in wheel speed while braking in a turn, and balance the brake forces at each wheel to help keep the vehicle stable.
With Sebring you’ll have a power convertible top that lets you find the sky in about 7 seconds.
www.chrysler.com /sebring_convertible?context=vehicles-index&type=img   (222 words)

  
 BMW 2006 650i Convertible - BMW North America
Merging the refined style and fiery spirit of the legendary 6 Coupe with the open-air freedom of a convertible, the stunning 6 Series Convertible seizes the imagination as boldly as it captures the eye.
A muscular 4.8-liter V-8 power plant delivers 360 horsepower and a riveting 5.6-second launch to 60 mph*.
With the top up, the convertible roof gracefully mirrors the pleasing proportions and aggressive lines of the Coupe.
www.bmwusa.com /vehicles/6/650iConvertible   (198 words)

  
 Convertible Tops and Convertible Top Parts
We have been manufacturing and distributing convertible tops and convertible top parts for the industry since 1975.
We manufacture convertible top parts that are included in most replacement convertible tops and SUV soft tops now being used.
As a primary manufacturer for the convertible top industry we are able to purchase and distribute replacement soft tops for convertibles from most convertible top factories.
www.convertibletopguys.com   (0 words)

  
 Convertible Tops
Always watch your convertible top (and glass or plastic window) as it is lowered or raised: Watch for any irregular motion, snagging or other problems.
As convertibles age: When convertibles are out of warranty, top frame, bow links and other frame components no longer have the alignment they did when your convertible was new.
As convertible top frames age, links and joints wear and top frames do not have the same alignment as when convertibles were new.
www.fabini.com /tops.htm   (1381 words)

  
 Official G6 Coupe & Convertible Pictures and Details - XtremeGM.com: GM Performance Community
The G6 hardtop convertible is built on the same platform as the coupe, but was strengthened in key areas to bolster vehicle rigidity.
G6 convertibles are subjected to a stringent water test at the assembly plant.
Similar to the G6 sedan, the coupe and convertible models are tuned to provide a controlled, sporty ride with reduced body roll during cornering.
xtremegm.com /forums/showthread.php?t=1732   (1535 words)

  
 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible, GT Cruiser, and Panel Van
First shown at the 2001 New York Auto Show, the PT Cruiser convertible is more than simply a Cruiser with the roof shorn off and replaced by nylon.
The convertible top is fully functional, and taken from a Sebring.
Inside, a cueball knob is attached to the automatic transmission shifter, and a special color scheme is used for the seats.
www.ptcruizer.com /concepts/gt-cruiser-and-panel-van.html   (696 words)

  
 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible continues the phenomenon begun with the introduction of the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser sedan, but at a level cooler than a breeze through your hair and at a price to warm the heart.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible will draw from the entire convertible segment in addition to appealing to those who may not have considered a convertible before.
The new PT Cruiser Convertible continues DaimlerChrysler's tradition of offering customers convertible "firsts." Others include the first automatic convertible top from Plymouth in 1939 and the first U.S. introduction of a convertible after the sales lull in the '70s with the 1982 Le Baron Convertible.
www.chrysler.com /autoshow/news/2004_01_05_chrysler_pt_cruiser_convertible_28360.html?context=pt_cruiser_convertible&type=story_link   (708 words)

  
 Car Reviews and Ratings - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Among veteran convertible buyers, the space inside may well be the most attractive thing about this convertible: the soft top doesn't compromise the PT's reknown interior versatility.
The new look is subtle and fitting for a convertible member of the family; the most significant design cue is the sport bar, which replaces the B-pillar and stays in place whether the top is up or down.
The soft top and associated systems is testament to the study and work that went into the PT Cruiser Convertible, from the way the windows shift downward slightly when you open the car door to the quiet inside the cabin while driving with the top up, thanks to the three-layer top design.
www.autoweb.com /content/Research/reviews/index.cfm/action/DisplayPro/aid/139013/Make_vch/Chrysler/Mo   (1478 words)

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