Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, could you please comment (and briefly explain) AFRM latest news on selling $1.25B (now 1.5B ?) of convertible senior notes in a private offering ? What is your opinion on that move and how this could affect latest stock momentum ?

Thank you,

Q: Hi Peter and 5i,
Thank you for all the valuable advice and insight over the years. It is much appreciated.
I’ve been slowly buying a few convertible debentures as a small part of my fixed income portfolio. Mainly interested in the enhanced coupon rate the convertible debentures pay with the potential of the conversion into common shares.
I just have a few questions to ensure that I am understanding all the terms associated with the convertible debentures. Most of the issues seem to have relatively all the same terms regarding Conversion, Maturity Date Structure and Share Payment Option on Redemption or Maturity.
I’ll use the November 16th issue from EIF as an example.
Maturity Date – January 15, 2029
Coupon Rate – 5.25%
Conversion - The Debentures will be convertible at the holder’s option into fully-paid common shares of the Company (“Shares”) at any time prior to the earlier of 5:00pm (ET) on January 15, 2029 and the business day immediately preceding the date fixed for redemption at a conversion price of $60.00 per Share (the “Conversion Price”), representing a 30% premium, being a ratio of 16.6667 Shares per $1,000 principal amount of Debentures.
Redemption Scenarios:
1. The debentures will not be redeemable by the Co. at any time on or before January 12, 2025.
2. After January 15, 2025 and prior to January 15, 2027, the debentures will be redeemable by the company on not more than 60 days and not less then 30 days prior notice at a price payable equal to $1,000 per debenture plus accrued and unpaid interest, provided that the Current Market Price (CMP is defined as the volume weighted average trading price of the shares on the TSX for the 20 consecutive trading days ending 5 trading days prior to the applicable date) of the shares on the date on which the notice of redemption is given exceeds 125% of the Conversion price.
3. On or after January 15, 2027, and prior to the Maturity date, the debentures will be redeemable by the company on not more than 60 days and not less than 30 days prior notice at par value plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Share Payment Option on Redemption or Maturity – Payment will be satisfied by delivering for each $1,000 due, that number of freely tradeable shares obtained by dividing $1,000 by 95% of the Current Market Price (CMP)
Questions:
1. Do you see any downsides to have a % of fixed income portion of a portfolio in convertible debentures?
2. Redemption Scenario #2. This seems like the critical 2 years.
a. Am I understanding it correctly in that the Company can only redeem during these two years if the price of the common stock is above $75 (Conversion Price $60 x 1.25)?
b. If the company gives a Notice of Redemption during this period, you better take it (provided my understanding of a. was correct). It seems they would really want to pay in shares versus cash.
c. Do the discount brokerages (in this case iTRADE) normally notify you of a Notice of Redemption?
3. Redemption Scenario #3. If you get a Notice of Redemption in the last two years, does the holder have the option to convert into common shares (say the shares were trading at $80) before the redemption date.
4. Is there a general rule as to when you should convert?
5. Is it common for companies to use the Share Payment Option on redemption or maturity?
6. Have I missed anything that you would suggest to watch for?
Thank you so much for helping me understand my small adventure into convertible debentures.

Q: I am wondering if the recent $65M debenture deal is significant.
Is well looking at another significant acquisition or is it simply to meet the request of a major investor ?

Thank You

Q: My question is about convertible debenture. What are they? What is the difference between a good one or a bad one? For instance, exchange income corp. Just put one out at 5.25%
Thx

Q: Hello,

There was a question this morning about U convertible senior notes. What are they exactly and is that a positive for the stock? Your insight is appreciated.

Thank you very much!

Marc

Q: Hi! Could you comment on Unity Proposed $1.5 Billion Offering of Convertible Senior Notes. Thanks.

Q: Given higher inflation, is it a given my fixed rate reset preferreds will decline in price? How much does term to maturity impact price? Am I correct in presuming a short term to rate reset date would benefit price inasmuch as the reset rate would be higher if the B of C rate has risen in an inflationary scenario? Thank you.

Q: I am hoping for three perpetual preferred shares trading near par with a yield of at least 4.5%.

Q: just a follow up to your answer to cory. These preferreds have come off their premium lately. Wondering if there is an announcement of redemption that i have have missed. they have been out there for a long time!

Q: How long has the issue been trading?

Q: I have been encouraged to invest in this dividend split corp paying about 5.45%. Still explain the risk/benefit. Thank you so much.

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
QTRH just completed a $50M Convertible Debenture. Please explain in laymans term a convertible debenture.
Please give the pros and cons of this transaction. The company seems to think it is positive but as an amateur I am not sure. Thanks...your professional objective insights are always of great assistance.

Q: I noticed that this is being called. How long has this share bee in existence? Isn't it a fairly rare occurrence for perpetuals to be called?

Q: I'm thinking of switching my CPD to ZPR because the return of ZPR has been significantly higher and the dividend is slightly higher. Curious what your thoughts are. Do you prefer one over the other? Any reason to own both - half in one, half in the other?

Q: This ETF interests me but I really have very little understanding of convertible bonds. Can this fund be considered a pure fixed income option? Having been burned twice on preferred shares I’m a bit leery on two fronts, investing in things that are neither equity nor fixed income, and investing in things I don’t understand. CVD has held up over the past 5 years while delivering a pretty good yield. What are the risks going forward and would you have any concerns about capital preservation?

Q: Hi 5iResearch team
I am in the process of doing re-weighting. I know the above etfs. The US bond etf (VGSH) has very low interest yield compared to the CAD ones (XSB, ZCS, and ZCM).

1. Are there other US bond etfs that are similar to the above CAD ones in terms of yield and risk?

2. ZUP is in CAD$ and US$. Can you please recommend two more (CAD or US) etfs that are similar to ZUP in terms of yield and risk?

Thank you for the great service.

Q: I was wondering if you heard any news that would have caused the halt in trading in this stock yesterday? Still in effect this morning.

Thanks

Dave.

Q: Hi Team,
Could you suggest Canadian ETFs of the following sectors for Senior incomes :
1 /Reit 2/ Utility 3/Prefer 4/Bank/Financial 5/Energy.
Please deduct as many question credit as needed.
Thanks as always,
Tak

Q: Why would POW issue new PWF preferred since PWF is now part of POW? To redeem old issues may be?

Any news of the Sep23 meeting for STC share consolidation? Strange it takes so long.

Thanks all

Q: New to fixed income investments. Received the following from TD. New offering Power Financial Corp 4.50% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series 23. Can you explain what is offered, what should i be looking for as far as quality and is this a good first step?
Thx