Lacks a minimum conversion price, so conversions balloon share count when prices drop.
Published: 2026-02-14
Floorless convertibles, sometimes called “death spiral” financing, let lenders convert debt to equity at a floating discount with no floor. When price declines, more shares are issued, crushing existing holders.
“The essence of investment management is the management of risks, not the management of returns.” — Benjamin Graham
Red flags:
- Reset provisions tied to lowest VWAP over short windows.
- Large registration statements filed soon after issuance.
- Rising share count with falling price in [Share-Changes table](/share-changes).