The bonds of VDM, Inc. are convertible into shares of the firm's common stock at $50 per share. The current price of the common stock is $45 per share. The bonds have a $1,000 par value and currently sell for $950 apiece. What is the conversion price of these bonds?

A) $22
B) $45
C) $50
D) $55
E) $100

Convertible Bonds

Bonds that can be converted into a predefined amount of the issuing company's equity at certain times during their life, usually at the discretion of the bondholder.

Conversion Price

In finance, the Conversion Price is the predetermined price at which convertible securities can be exchanged for common shares of the issuing company.