PREFERENCE EQUITY REDEMPTION CUMULATIVE STOCK - PERCS
A convertible preferred stock with an enhanced dividend that is limited in term and participation. Preference equity redemption cumulative stock (PERCS) shares can be converted for shares of common stock in the underlying company at maturity. If the underlying common shares are trading below the PERCS strike price, they will be exchanged at a rate of 1:1; but if the underlying commons are trading above the PERCS strike price, common shares are exchanged only up to the value of the strike price.
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