The life cycle of make-whole call provisions |
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Affiliation: | 1. Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, Gilbert Scott Building, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK;2. Higher School of Economics, National Research University, 38 Studencheskaya St., Perm, Russia;3. Department of Economics, University of Cyprus, 1678 Nicosia, Cyprus |
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Abstract: | Perception of industry professionals is that these bonds behave no differently than non-callable bonds. However, make-whole callable bonds are almost twice as likely to be retired early as non-callable bonds. Analysis of which bonds/firms include make-whole call provisions as well as of retirement events suggests the call provision aids firms in precautionary refinancing and in paving the way for major corporate events like M&A. Detailed analysis of news reports reveals three motivating rationales: 1) to refund the debt at low current interest rates, 2) as a result of a merger or acquisition, 3) as a mechanism for paying out excess cash. |
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