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Conversion ratioThe rate at which people complete the desired transaction after clicking on a link, viewing an ad, etc. Expressed in terms of the total transactions completed divided by the total number of site visits or ad views.Conversion ratioApplies mainly to convertible securities. Relationship that determines how many shares of common stock will be received in exchange for each convertible bond or preferred stock when a conversion takes place. It is determined at the time of issue and is expressed either as a ratio or as a conversion price from which the ratio can be figured by dividing the par value of the convertible by the conversion price.Conversion ratio Similar MatchesLimitation on conversionLimitation on conversionApplies mainly to convertible securities. Possible delay in convertibility. More frequently, the right to convert may be terminable prior to a redemption date, preventing the holder from receiving a final coupon or dividend. See: Accrued interest. Currency conversionCurrency conversionA term used by the London Stock Exchange to denote that a trade was executed in one currency but converted for trade reporting. ConversionConversionThe process by which a mutual organisation such as a building society changes itself into a company. Quite often accompanied by healthy payouts to members of the building society, which has attracted the interest of carpetbaggers. Also known as 'demutualisation'.The process of converting convertible loan stock in a company into ordinary shares. The right to convert is inherent in the convertible loan stock but usually you will only be allowed to convert on a particular date. The company will issue a notice to shareholders telling them when they can convert and telling them the applicable conversion ratio e.g. i.e. how many ordinary shares they can get for each unit of convertible loan stock. ConversionConversionIn the context of securities, refers to the exchange of a convertible security such as a bond into stock. In the context of mutual funds, refers to the free exchange of mutual fund shares from one fund to another in a single family. Involuntary ConversionInvoluntary ConversionConversion of real property to personal property (money) without the voluntary act of the owner. This occurs when property is taken by eminent domain (condemnation). The owner is allowed to convert back to real property (buy another property) without paying tax on the gain from the condemnation. This must be done within a set time (3 years) and the prices of the old and new property are considered to form a new tax base. Further SuggestionsConversion PeriodConversion factors Conversion value Equitable Conversion Conversion parity Conversion parity price conversion arbitrage Stated conversion price Conversion price Conversion feature Conversion premium Conversion parity or value conversion terms Reverse conversion |
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