11.   Kmart Corp. and Apple Computer Inc. are going after both varieties at once, by selling junk debt convertible into stock.

12.   Proceeds from the Orange sale and a convertible debt issue were intended to finance the buyback, according to Laurence Blow, a spokeswoman for France Telecom.

13.   That includes senior debt, senior subordinated debt and subordinated convertible debt.

14.   The company disclosed this week that its turnaround plans involve a management shakeup and possibly issuing convertible debt securities to raise money for refurbishing its stores.

15.   The following equity and convertible debt offerings are expected this week.

16.   The government also holds five-year convertible debt of Banca Confia SA, Banco Inverlat SA and Banco del Centro SA.

17.   The fund can invest in everything from common stock to warrants to convertible debt to American depositary shares.

18.   The result of all this volatility has been to bring the issuance of many types of bonds and convertible debt to a near standstill.

19.   Venture Economics, for example, includes convertible debt financings as well as more investments by corporate investors.