Preferred Stock Characteristics

[Preferred Stock Characteristics] A share of a venture’s preferred stock is convertible into 1.5 shares of its common stock. The dividend on the preferred stock is $0.50 per share. A. If the firm’s common stock is currently trading at $9.75, what is the conversion value of a share of the preferred stock? B. What would be the dividend yield on the preferred stock based on its conversion value? C. What explanation would you give if the venture’s preferred stock currently trades at $15? What would be the dividend yield? Write a paper of 500-600 words, typewritten in double-spaced format (Arial 12-point font or Times New Roman styles), page margins Top, Bottom, Left Side and Right Side = 1 inch, with reasonable accommodation being made for special situations and online submission variances.  Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines, including a title page, an introduction, and a conclusion. An abstract is not required. Cite in text and include a References section. A template is included in week 1.  In your report, make certain that you include at least two outside references from search engines or scholarly sources.