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exchangeable debenture


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Type of debenture that provides the issuer with the ability to convert it into common stocks while on some occasions maintaining the same rates. The benefiting party may be a subsidiary or affiliate. Exchangeable debentures are often compared to convertibles because they have similar characteristics, but convertibles cannot be exchanged in this manner.


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