Definition for : Conversion option into shares of the target company

Mezzanine Debt can sometimes be converted into shares of the company – object of an LBO transaction, thus increasing the attractiveness to mezzaniners. This possibility is known as the conversion Option into shares of the target company.

(See Chapters Chapter 25 Selling securities and Chapter 46 Mergers and Demergers of the Vernimmen)

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