If a company offers additional considerations to convertible bondholders in order to encourage conversion, it is called a(an):

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A sweetener is an additional incentive offered to convertible bondholders in order to encourage them to convert their bonds into equity. This can be in the form of a higher conversion ratio, a higher conversion price, or some other benefit such as dividend payments or rights to purchase additional shares at a discount. The purpose of a sweetener is to make the conversion more attractive than holding onto the bond until maturity.

If a Company Offers Additional Considerations to Convertible Bondholders in Order