REDEMPTION OR CALL

Right of the issuer to force holders on a certain date to redeem their convertibles for cash. The objective usually is to force holders to convert into common prior to the redemption deadline. Typically, an issue is not called away unless the conversion price is 15-25% below the current level of common. An exception might be where an issuer's tax rate is high, and the issuer could replace it with debt securities at a lower after-tax cost.