LIQUID YIELD OPTION NOTE - LYON

Introduced in 1985, it is a combined features of a zero-coupon bonds that is issued at a huge discount per value. It is convertible by issuer based on its fixed amount of common stock shares; putable by the holder at his or her option for cash, based on the schedule of rising exercise prices; and callable by the bond holder according to another schedule of rising exercise prices. These are typically offered by firms that have an investment-grade rating and are widely-known, but also have volatile equity. These are well-known with risk-averse investors.

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